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 Anniebrook, accounting for 32.1% (17 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 7 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Anniebrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Anniebrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anniebrook, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+11.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-10.7pp
Data table
Religion for Anniebrook. 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 | 17 | 32.1% | 49.5% | 11 | 20.4% | 36.3% | +6 | +11.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 24.5% | 14.7% | 19 | 35.2% | 20.6% | -6 | -10.7pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 18.9% | 7.3% | - | - | 9.9% | - | - |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.