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 Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,111 people and 2.2 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
2021 count
22
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
+26.4pp
22
34.4%
+26.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
14
21.9%
-2.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
18.8%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-354
+26.4pp
Western Catholic
-1,111
-2.2pp
No Religion, so described
-893
-0.6pp
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% | 376 | 8.0% | 10.8% | -354 | +26.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 21.9% | 25.2% | 1,125 | 24.1% | 30.7% | -1,111 | -2.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 18.8% | 28.2% | 905 | 19.4% | 19.0% | -893 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,672 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,608 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.