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 Woodlands (Wingecarribee - NSW), accounting for 39% (115 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 19 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodlands (Wingecarribee - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodlands (Wingecarribee - NSW) 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 Woodlands (Wingecarribee - NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+19.0pp
Western Catholic
+1
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
-6
-3.0pp
Not stated
-10
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Woodlands (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 | 115 | 39.0% | 36.4% | 53 | 20.0% | 26.0% | +62 | +19.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 66 | 22.4% | 20.3% | 65 | 24.5% | 22.2% | +1 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 18.0% | 20.4% | 69 | 26.0% | 25.6% | -16 | -8.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 6.1% | 2.3% | 24 | 9.1% | 3.1% | -6 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 26 | 9.8% | 8.7% | -10 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.