Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Wilberforce (WA), accounting for 52.2% (12 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilberforce (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilberforce (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilberforce (WA), with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+12.8pp
Data table
Religion for Wilberforce (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 52.2% | 43.8% | 13 | 39.4% | 32.9% | -1 | +12.8pp |
| Total | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.