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 Augusta-Margaret River (S), accounting for 59.9% (10,034 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,194 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Augusta-Margaret River (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Augusta-Margaret River (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Augusta-Margaret River (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,034
% of total
59.9%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
10,034
59.9%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,741
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,741
10.4%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,711
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,711
10.2%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,562
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
1,562
9.3%
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
333
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
333
2.0%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
265
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
265
1.6%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
221
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
221
1.3%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
150
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
150
0.9%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
115
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
115
0.7%
-0.5pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
103
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
103
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,194
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-178
-3.1pp
Not stated
+151
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-493
-5.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+47
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-115
-1.1pp
Buddhism
+7
-0.2pp
Baptist
-5
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-53
-0.5pp
Inadequately described
+25
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Augusta-Margaret River (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,034 | 59.9% | 45.6% | 6,840 | 48.0% | 33.8% | +3,194 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,741 | 10.4% | 15.7% | 1,919 | 13.5% | 19.3% | -178 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,711 | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1,560 | 11.0% | 12.4% | +151 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,562 | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2,055 | 14.4% | 16.4% | -493 | -5.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 333 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 286 | 2.0% | 3.3% | +47 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 265 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 380 | 2.7% | 3.2% | -115 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 221 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 214 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +7 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 150 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 155 | 1.1% | 1.8% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 115 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 168 | 1.2% | 1.4% | -53 | -0.5pp |
| Inadequately described | 103 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 78 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +25 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 16,763 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,520 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.