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 Brookton (S), accounting for 40.2% (375 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 113 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brookton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brookton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brookton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
375
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
375
40.2%
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
187
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
187
20.0%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
118
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
118
12.6%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
102
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
102
10.9%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
50
5.4%
-4.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
46
4.9%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
15
1.6%
-2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
11
1.2%
-1.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+113
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-35
-3.1pp
Not stated
-12
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
-14
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-41
-4.1pp
Presbyterian
+8
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-25
-2.6pp
Baptist
-12
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Brookton (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 | 375 | 40.2% | 45.6% | 262 | 27.3% | 33.8% | +113 | +12.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 187 | 20.0% | 11.3% | 222 | 23.1% | 16.4% | -35 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 118 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 130 | 13.5% | 12.4% | -12 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 102 | 10.9% | 15.7% | 116 | 12.1% | 19.3% | -14 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 5.4% | 2.1% | 91 | 9.5% | 3.2% | -41 | -4.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 4.9% | 0.9% | 38 | 4.0% | 1.4% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 40 | 4.2% | 3.3% | -25 | -2.6pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 23 | 2.4% | 1.8% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.