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 Woodanilling (S), accounting for 41.3% (181 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodanilling (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodanilling (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodanilling (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
181
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
181
41.3%
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
62
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
62
14.2%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
52
11.9%
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
48
11.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
43
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
43
9.8%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
24
5.5%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
14
3.2%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.3pp
Not stated
+14
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
+0.2pp
Baptist
+1
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Woodanilling (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 181 | 41.3% | 45.6% | 150 | 36.9% | 33.8% | +31 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 62 | 14.2% | 11.3% | 67 | 16.5% | 16.4% | -5 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 11.9% | 12.1% | 38 | 9.3% | 12.4% | +14 | +2.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 11.0% | 15.7% | 44 | 10.8% | 19.3% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 43 | 9.8% | 1.6% | 42 | 10.3% | 1.8% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 5.5% | 3.2% | 20 | 4.9% | 3.3% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 22 | 5.4% | 3.2% | -8 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.