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 Collingwood Park (WA), accounting for 53.4% (102 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 14.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Collingwood Park (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Collingwood Park (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Collingwood Park (WA), with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Collingwood Park (WA)
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

102

% of total

53.4%

Change from 2016

+14.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

26

% of total

13.6%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

25

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

7.9%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Data table

Religion for Collingwood Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Religion for Collingwood Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Collingwood Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10253.4%50.1%8639.1%37.8%+16+14.3pp
Western Catholic2613.6%10.4%3315.0%12.8%-7-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia2513.1%11.8%3315.0%16.6%-8-1.9pp
Not stated157.9%7.8%146.4%9.9%+1+1.5pp
Total191100.0%100.0%220100.0%100.0%-290.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.