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 Eighty Mile Beach, accounting for 57.8% (63 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (44.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 30.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eighty Mile Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eighty Mile Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eighty Mile Beach, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+30.7pp
Western Catholic
+7
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Eighty Mile Beach. 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 | 63 | 57.8% | 44.8% | 26 | 27.1% | 35.9% | +37 | +30.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 17.4% | 23.6% | 12 | 12.5% | 27.6% | +7 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 13.8% | 5.3% | 26 | 27.1% | 8.4% | -11 | -13.3pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.