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 Bilingurr, accounting for 54.7% (836 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (44.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 287 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bilingurr - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bilingurr in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bilingurr, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
836
% of total
54.7%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
836
54.7%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
258
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
258
16.9%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
212
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
212
13.9%
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
95
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
95
6.2%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
28
1.8%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
18
1.2%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
16
1.0%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
10
0.7%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+287
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-53
-6.8pp
Not stated
+41
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.4pp
Baptist
-26
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bilingurr. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 836 | 54.7% | 44.8% | 549 | 41.8% | 35.9% | +287 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 258 | 16.9% | 23.6% | 311 | 23.7% | 27.6% | -53 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 212 | 13.9% | 16.1% | 171 | 13.0% | 14.7% | +41 | +0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 95 | 6.2% | 5.3% | 110 | 8.4% | 8.4% | -15 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 18 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 23 | 1.8% | 1.8% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 18 | 1.4% | 1.5% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 36 | 2.7% | 1.3% | -26 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 1,527 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +213 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.