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 Mayanup, accounting for 48.9% (90 people). This share was higher than Boyup Brook (S) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mayanup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mayanup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mayanup, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-10.5pp
Not stated
+4
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
-11
-8.1pp
Baptist
+4
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mayanup. 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 | 90 | 48.9% | 43.4% | 57 | 36.3% | 30.6% | +33 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 16.3% | 16.7% | 42 | 26.8% | 23.8% | -12 | -10.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 10 | 6.4% | 10.1% | +4 | +1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 6.5% | 13.2% | 23 | 14.6% | 18.5% | -11 | -8.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 6.0% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Baptist | 10 | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6 | 3.8% | 1.5% | +4 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.