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 Torndirrup, accounting for 10.7% (43 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Torndirrup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Torndirrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Torndirrup, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-96
-6.9pp
No Religion, so described
+22
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Torndirrup. 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 | |
| Not stated | 328 | 81.8% | 7.8% | 424 | 88.7% | 9.9% | -96 | -6.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 10.7% | 50.1% | 21 | 4.4% | 37.8% | +22 | +6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 2.7% | 11.8% | 10 | 2.1% | 16.6% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 401 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -77 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.