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 Ambergate, accounting for 51.6% (287 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 110 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ambergate - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ambergate in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ambergate, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
287
% of total
51.6%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
287
51.6%
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
100
18.0%
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
65
11.7%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
39
7.0%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
21
3.8%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
1.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+110
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
-13
-5.5pp
Not stated
+7
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ambergate. 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 | 287 | 51.6% | 49.5% | 177 | 39.1% | 36.3% | +110 | +12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 18.0% | 14.7% | 106 | 23.4% | 20.6% | -6 | -5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 11.7% | 14.6% | 78 | 17.2% | 16.8% | -13 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 32 | 7.1% | 9.9% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 17 | 3.8% | 3.1% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 6 | 1.3% | 3.3% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 556 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.