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 Barnawartha North, accounting for 36.9% (76 people). This share was lower than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barnawartha North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barnawartha North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barnawartha North, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
76
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
76
36.9%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
52
25.2%
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
29
14.1%
-9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
19
9.2%
-6.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
4.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
+19
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-9.1pp
Not stated
-8
-6.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Barnawartha North. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 76 | 36.9% | 44.1% | 43 | 25.6% | 31.1% | +33 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 25.2% | 20.8% | 33 | 19.6% | 24.7% | +19 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 14.1% | 11.6% | 39 | 23.2% | 15.6% | -10 | -9.1pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 9.2% | 6.0% | 27 | 16.1% | 8.3% | -8 | -6.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 4.9% | 2.5% | 8 | 4.8% | 2.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 206 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.