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 Marbelup, accounting for 51.4% (247 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 121 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marbelup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marbelup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marbelup, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
247
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
247
51.4%
+15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
45
9.4%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
44
9.1%
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
42
8.7%
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
27
5.6%
+1.9pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
23
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
23
4.8%
-3.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
2.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
2.1%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+121
+15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-5.6pp
Not stated
+15
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
+17
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
+1.9pp
Free Reformed
-5
-3.3pp
Baptist
+5
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-2
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Marbelup. 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 | 247 | 51.4% | 50.1% | 126 | 36.3% | 37.8% | +121 | +15.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 52 | 15.0% | 16.6% | -7 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 29 | 8.4% | 9.9% | +15 | +0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 25 | 7.2% | 12.8% | +17 | +1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 13 | 3.7% | 4.1% | +14 | +1.9pp |
| Free Reformed | 23 | 4.8% | 1.0% | 28 | 8.1% | 1.3% | -5 | -3.3pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 8 | 2.3% | 3.2% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 12 | 3.5% | 1.7% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +134 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.