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 Bruce Rock (S), accounting for 37.4% (365 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 107 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bruce Rock (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bruce Rock (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bruce Rock (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
365
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
365
37.4%
+9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
172
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
172
17.6%
+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
169
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
169
17.3%
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
142
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
142
14.5%
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
33
3.4%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
30
3.1%
+1.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
19
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
1.9%
0.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
1.5%
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
1.2%
-0.6pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+107
+9.1pp
Not stated
+90
+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
-33
-4.7pp
Uniting Church
-30
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+1.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+2
0.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+11
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.6pp
Salvation Army
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bruce Rock (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 | 365 | 37.4% | 45.6% | 258 | 28.3% | 33.8% | +107 | +9.1pp |
| Not stated | 172 | 17.6% | 12.1% | 82 | 9.0% | 12.4% | +90 | +8.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 169 | 17.3% | 11.3% | 225 | 24.7% | 16.4% | -56 | -7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 142 | 14.5% | 15.7% | 175 | 19.2% | 19.3% | -33 | -4.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 63 | 6.9% | 3.2% | -30 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 19 | 2.1% | 3.3% | +11 | +1.0pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 19 | 1.9% | 0.3% | 17 | 1.9% | 0.4% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 15 | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +11 | +1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 16 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Salvation Army | 10 | 1.0% | 0.1% | 12 | 1.3% | 0.2% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.