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 Wodonga, accounting for 42.7% (8,641 people). This share was lower than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,912 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wodonga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wodonga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wodonga, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,641
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
8,641
42.7%
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,285
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
4,285
21.2%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,237
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
2,237
11.1%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,303
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,303
6.4%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
583
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
583
2.9%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
569
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
569
2.8%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
392
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
392
1.9%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
344
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
344
1.7%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
305
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
305
1.5%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
250
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
250
1.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,912
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
-378
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-588
-3.8pp
Not stated
-467
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-236
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+104
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-133
-0.8pp
Baptist
+8
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-17
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wodonga. 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 | 8,641 | 42.7% | 44.1% | 5,729 | 30.2% | 31.1% | +2,912 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,285 | 21.2% | 20.8% | 4,663 | 24.6% | 24.7% | -378 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,237 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 2,825 | 14.9% | 15.6% | -588 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,303 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1,770 | 9.3% | 8.3% | -467 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 583 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 819 | 4.3% | 4.4% | -236 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 569 | 2.8% | 2.5% | 558 | 2.9% | 2.6% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 392 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 288 | 1.5% | 0.9% | +104 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 344 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 477 | 2.5% | 2.6% | -133 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 305 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 297 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 250 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 267 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 20,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,942 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,302 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.