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 Acton Park (WA), accounting for 60% (51 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 17.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Acton Park (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Acton Park (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Acton Park (WA), with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Acton Park (WA)
Busselton (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

51

% of total

60.0%

Change from 2016

+17.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

11.8%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

11.8%

Change from 2016

-7.8pp

Data table

Religion for Acton Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).

Religion for Acton Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Religion for Acton Park (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Busselton (C)%Count%Busselton (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5160.0%49.5%4342.2%36.3%+8+17.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1011.8%14.7%1413.7%20.6%-4-1.9pp
Not stated1011.8%7.3%2019.6%9.9%-10-7.8pp
Total85100.0%100.0%102100.0%100.0%-170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.