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 Scotts Brook, accounting for 40.5% (34 people). This share was lower than Boyup Brook (S) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,847 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scotts Brook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scotts Brook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scotts Brook, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
34
40.5%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
19
22.6%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
17
20.2%
+2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
11
13.1%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,847
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-677
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-770
+2.7pp
Not stated
-384
+4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Scotts Brook. 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 | 34 | 40.5% | 43.4% | 1,881 | 41.7% | 30.6% | -1,847 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 22.6% | 16.7% | 696 | 15.4% | 23.8% | -677 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 20.2% | 13.2% | 787 | 17.5% | 18.5% | -770 | +2.7pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 395 | 8.8% | 10.1% | -384 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,422 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.