Cultural diversity
Religion
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 Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW), accounting for 37.7% (305 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 136 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
305
% of total
37.7%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
305
37.7%
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
219
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
219
27.1%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
141
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
141
17.4%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
31
3.8%
-5.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
23
2.8%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
19
2.3%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
2.1%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
13
1.6%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+136
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
+24
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-5.7pp
Not stated
-33
-5.2pp
Presbyterian
-13
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+1.2pp
Baptist
0
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW). 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 | 305 | 37.7% | 36.4% | 169 | 23.8% | 26.0% | +136 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 219 | 27.1% | 20.3% | 195 | 27.5% | 22.2% | +24 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 141 | 17.4% | 20.4% | 164 | 23.1% | 25.6% | -23 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 64 | 9.0% | 8.7% | -33 | -5.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 2.8% | 2.3% | 36 | 5.1% | 3.1% | -13 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 8 | 1.1% | 2.5% | +11 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 2.1% | 1.0% | 17 | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 21 | 3.0% | 3.9% | -8 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.