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 Yakamia, accounting for 44.4% (1,337 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 391 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yakamia - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yakamia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yakamia, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,337
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
1,337
44.4%
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
377
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
377
12.5%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
348
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
348
11.6%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
183
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
183
6.1%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
170
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
170
5.6%
-3.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
139
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
139
4.6%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
104
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
104
3.5%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
40
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
40
1.3%
-0.7pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
40
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
40
1.3%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
35
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
35
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+391
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-95
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
0
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+46
+1.3pp
Not stated
-91
-3.6pp
Baptist
-8
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-38
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-16
-0.7pp
Free Reformed
-6
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Yakamia. 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 | 1,337 | 44.4% | 50.1% | 946 | 33.4% | 37.8% | +391 | +11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 377 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 472 | 16.6% | 16.6% | -95 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 348 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 348 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 183 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 137 | 4.8% | 4.1% | +46 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 170 | 5.6% | 7.8% | 261 | 9.2% | 9.9% | -91 | -3.6pp |
| Baptist | 139 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 147 | 5.2% | 3.2% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 104 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 142 | 5.0% | 4.0% | -38 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 40 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 56 | 2.0% | 1.7% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Free Reformed | 40 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 46 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 35 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 36 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,011 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.