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 Benjinup, accounting for 36.5% (50 people). This share was lower than Boyup Brook (S) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Benjinup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Benjinup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benjinup, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
-13
-6.8pp
Not stated
-6
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Benjinup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 50 | 36.5% | 43.4% | 35 | 23.3% | 30.6% | +15 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 24.1% | 16.7% | 25 | 16.7% | 23.8% | +8 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 21.9% | 13.2% | 43 | 28.7% | 18.5% | -13 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 22 | 14.7% | 10.1% | -6 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.