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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lagrange, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Anglican, nec
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-23
-4.7pp
No Religion, so described
+67
+9.9pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
-20
-3.4pp
Not stated
+21
+3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+2.6pp
Anglican, nec
+1
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lagrange. 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 | 282 | 43.6% | 23.6% | 305 | 48.3% | 27.6% | -23 | -4.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 162 | 25.0% | 44.8% | 95 | 15.1% | 35.9% | +67 | +9.9pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 80 | 12.4% | 0.5% | 100 | 15.8% | 0.7% | -20 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 6.5% | 16.1% | 21 | 3.3% | 14.7% | +21 | +3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 40 | 6.2% | 2.1% | 23 | 3.6% | 1.9% | +17 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican, nec | 11 | 1.7% | 0.1% | 10 | 1.6% | 0.1% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 14 | 2.2% | 8.4% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 647 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 631 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.