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 Killara (Wodonga - Vic.), accounting for 48.5% (722 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 507 people and 13.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Killara (Wodonga - Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Killara (Wodonga - Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Killara (Wodonga - Vic.), with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).

Killara (Wodonga - Vic.)
Wodonga (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

722

% of total

48.5%

Change from 2016

+13.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

375

% of total

25.2%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

140

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

43

% of total

2.9%

Change from 2016

-6.4pp

Baptist

2021 count

29

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Lutheran

2021 count

28

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

24

% of total

1.6%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

22

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

22

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Hinduism

2021 count

14

% of total

0.9%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Killara (Wodonga - Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).

Religion for Killara (Wodonga - Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Religion for Killara (Wodonga - Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wodonga (C)%Count%Wodonga (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described72248.5%44.1%21535.2%31.1%+507+13.3pp
Western Catholic37525.2%20.8%15725.7%24.7%+218-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1409.4%11.6%7712.6%15.6%+63-3.2pp
Not stated432.9%6.0%579.3%8.3%-14-6.4pp
Baptist291.9%1.6%61.0%1.7%+23+0.9pp
Lutheran281.9%1.3%91.5%1.7%+19+0.4pp
Uniting Church241.6%3.2%101.6%4.4%+140.0pp
Christianity, nfd221.5%2.5%122.0%2.6%+10-0.5pp
Presbyterian221.5%1.7%193.1%2.6%+3-1.6pp
Hinduism140.9%1.2%--0.9%--
Total1,488100.0%100.0%611100.0%100.0%+8770.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.