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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Opalton, accounting for 21.9% (14 people). This share was lower than Winton (S) (25.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 25.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Opalton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Opalton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Winton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Opalton, with comparison markers for Winton (S).
Not stated
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+13
+19.4pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.9pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Opalton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | % | Winton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 22 | 34.4% | 17.0% | 9 | 15.0% | 10.8% | +13 | +19.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 21.9% | 25.2% | 12 | 20.0% | 30.7% | +2 | +1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 18.8% | 28.2% | 9 | 15.0% | 19.0% | +3 | +3.8pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.