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 Carbunup River, accounting for 61.7% (71 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 17.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Carbunup River - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Carbunup River, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Carbunup River
Busselton (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

71

% of total

61.7%

Change from 2016

+17.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Carbunup River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Religion for Carbunup River. 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 described7161.7%49.5%4644.2%36.3%+25+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia2118.3%14.7%2524.0%20.6%-4-5.7pp
Total115100.0%100.0%104100.0%100.0%+110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.