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 Busselton, accounting for 43.1% (787 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 184 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Busselton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Busselton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
787
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
787
43.1%
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
358
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
358
19.6%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
231
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
231
12.6%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
154
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
154
8.4%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
60
3.3%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
57
3.1%
-0.9pp
Islam
2021 count
31
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
31
1.7%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
29
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
29
1.6%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27
1.5%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
22
1.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+184
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-72
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
-50
-2.4pp
Not stated
-56
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-18
-0.9pp
Islam
+1
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+3
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Busselton. 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 | 787 | 43.1% | 49.5% | 603 | 32.1% | 36.3% | +184 | +11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 358 | 19.6% | 14.7% | 430 | 22.9% | 20.6% | -72 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 231 | 12.6% | 14.6% | 281 | 15.0% | 16.8% | -50 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 154 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 210 | 11.2% | 9.9% | -56 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 57 | 3.0% | 3.1% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 75 | 4.0% | 3.3% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Islam | 31 | 1.7% | 0.5% | 30 | 1.6% | 0.4% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 29 | 1.6% | 0.7% | 26 | 1.4% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 34 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 16 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,879 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.