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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dampier Peninsula (part), accounting for 46.1% (485 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 135 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dampier Peninsula (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dampier Peninsula (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dampier Peninsula (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
485
% of total
46.1%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
485
46.1%
-9.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
214
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
214
20.3%
+8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
170
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
170
16.1%
+3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
112
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
112
10.6%
+4.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
20
1.9%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
17
1.6%
-0.6pp
Other Protestant, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
13
1.2%
-6.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-135
-9.6pp
No Religion, so described
+83
+8.5pp
Not stated
+29
+3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+48
+4.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+17
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-0.6pp
Other Protestant, nfd
-73
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Dampier Peninsula (part). 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 485 | 46.1% | 23.6% | 620 | 55.7% | 27.6% | -135 | -9.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 214 | 20.3% | 44.8% | 131 | 11.8% | 35.9% | +83 | +8.5pp |
| Not stated | 170 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 141 | 12.7% | 14.7% | +29 | +3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 112 | 10.6% | 2.1% | 64 | 5.7% | 1.9% | +48 | +4.9pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 20 | 1.9% | 0.1% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% | +17 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 1.6% | 5.3% | 24 | 2.2% | 8.4% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Other Protestant, nfd | 13 | 1.2% | 0.2% | 86 | 7.7% | 0.7% | -73 | -6.5pp |
| Total | 1,053 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.