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 Green Valley (WA), accounting for 33.9% (20 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Green Valley (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Green Valley (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Green Valley (WA), with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Reformed
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Green Valley (WA). 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 | 20 | 33.9% | 50.1% | 19 | 41.3% | 37.8% | +1 | -7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 18.6% | 11.8% | 7 | 15.2% | 16.6% | +4 | +3.4pp |
| Reformed | 10 | 16.9% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.