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 Eagle Bay, accounting for 35.7% (40 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people, while its share fell by 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eagle Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eagle Bay 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 Eagle Bay, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
-0.2pp
Not stated
+3
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Eagle Bay. 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 | 40 | 35.7% | 49.5% | 32 | 40.0% | 36.3% | +8 | -4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 18.8% | 14.6% | 16 | 20.0% | 16.8% | +5 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 16.1% | 14.7% | 13 | 16.3% | 20.6% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 16.1% | 7.3% | 15 | 18.8% | 9.9% | +3 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.