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 Emu Point, accounting for 39.2% (105 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Point, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
105
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
105
39.2%
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
66
24.6%
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
26
9.7%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
8.6%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
17
6.3%
-12.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
6.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
-11
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-2
+0.4pp
Not stated
-39
-12.1pp
Baptist
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 105 | 39.2% | 50.1% | 77 | 25.2% | 37.8% | +28 | +14.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 24.6% | 11.8% | 69 | 22.6% | 16.6% | -3 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 37 | 12.1% | 12.8% | -11 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 8.6% | 2.7% | 25 | 8.2% | 4.0% | -2 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 56 | 18.4% | 9.9% | -39 | -12.1pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 6.0% | 3.1% | 20 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.