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 Minyirr, accounting for 65.3% (47 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (44.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 13 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Minyirr - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Minyirr 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 Minyirr, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+29.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Minyirr. 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 | 47 | 65.3% | 44.8% | 39 | 35.8% | 35.9% | +8 | +29.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 18.1% | 5.3% | 20 | 18.3% | 8.4% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.