Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Werai, accounting for 45.7% (42 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Werai - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Werai in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werai, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+18.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
-2
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Werai. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 42 | 45.7% | 36.4% | 23 | 27.1% | 26.0% | +19 | +18.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 27.2% | 20.4% | 25 | 29.4% | 25.6% | 0 | -2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 10.9% | 20.3% | 12 | 14.1% | 22.2% | -2 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.