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 Broomehill-Tambellup (S), accounting for 35.7% (371 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 64 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Broomehill-Tambellup (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Broomehill-Tambellup (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broomehill-Tambellup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
371
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
371
35.7%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
149
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
149
14.3%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
141
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
141
13.6%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
119
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
119
11.4%
-1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
101
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
101
9.7%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
68
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
68
6.5%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
28
2.7%
-1.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
16
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
16
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+64
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-17
-0.3pp
Not stated
-40
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-1.8pp
Baptist
-27
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-1.6pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Broomehill-Tambellup (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 371 | 35.7% | 45.6% | 307 | 27.0% | 33.8% | +64 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 149 | 14.3% | 15.7% | 166 | 14.6% | 19.3% | -17 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 141 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 181 | 15.9% | 12.4% | -40 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 119 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 150 | 13.2% | 16.4% | -31 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 101 | 9.7% | 1.6% | 128 | 11.2% | 1.8% | -27 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 68 | 6.5% | 2.1% | 77 | 6.8% | 3.2% | -9 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 49 | 4.3% | 3.3% | -21 | -1.6pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 1.5% | 0.3% | 15 | 1.3% | 0.4% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,040 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -98 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.