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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Roebuck (part), accounting for 46.3% (279 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (44.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Roebuck (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Roebuck (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roebuck (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
279
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
279
46.3%
+10.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
124
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
124
20.6%
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
115
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
115
19.1%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
51
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
51
8.5%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
1.7%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
10
1.7%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+10.8pp
Not stated
+12
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
-5
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-1.7pp
Baptist
+4
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-4
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Roebuck (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 279 | 46.3% | 44.8% | 177 | 35.5% | 35.9% | +102 | +10.8pp |
| Not stated | 124 | 20.6% | 16.1% | 112 | 22.5% | 14.7% | +12 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 115 | 19.1% | 23.6% | 120 | 24.1% | 27.6% | -5 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 51 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 51 | 10.2% | 8.4% | 0 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 14 | 2.8% | 1.8% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 498 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.