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 Waterbank (part), accounting for 45.3% (48 people). This share was higher than Broome (S) (44.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waterbank (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waterbank (part) 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 Waterbank (part), with comparison markers for Broome (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+11.3pp
Not stated
-9
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+8.5pp
Data table
Religion for Waterbank (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 | 48 | 45.3% | 44.8% | 36 | 34.0% | 35.9% | +12 | +11.3pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 19.8% | 16.1% | 30 | 28.3% | 14.7% | -9 | -8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 16.0% | 23.6% | 20 | 18.9% | 27.6% | -3 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 14.2% | 5.3% | 6 | 5.7% | 8.4% | +9 | +8.5pp |
| Total | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.