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 Lagrange, accounting for 43.6% (282 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (23.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 67 people and 9.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lagrange - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Lagrange in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lagrange, with comparison markers for Broome (S).

Lagrange
Broome (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

282

% of total

43.6%

Change from 2016

-4.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

162

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+9.9pp

Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)

2021 count

80

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

42

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

40

% of total

6.2%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Anglican, nec

2021 count

11

% of total

1.7%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Lagrange. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).

Religion for Lagrange. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
Religion for Lagrange. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Broome (S)%Count%Broome (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic28243.6%23.6%30548.3%27.6%-23-4.7pp
No Religion, so described16225.0%44.8%9515.1%35.9%+67+9.9pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)8012.4%0.5%10015.8%0.7%-20-3.4pp
Not stated426.5%16.1%213.3%14.7%+21+3.2pp
Christianity, nfd406.2%2.1%233.6%1.9%+17+2.6pp
Anglican, nec111.7%0.1%101.6%0.1%+1+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia101.5%5.3%142.2%8.4%-4-0.7pp
Total647100.0%100.0%631100.0%100.0%+160.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.