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 Abba River, accounting for 57% (45 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 15.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Abba River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Abba River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abba River, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+15.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-14.6pp
Data table
Religion for Abba River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 45 | 57.0% | 49.5% | 23 | 41.8% | 36.3% | +22 | +15.2pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 13.9% | 7.3% | - | - | 9.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 12.7% | 14.7% | 15 | 27.3% | 20.6% | -5 | -14.6pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.