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 Hithergreen, accounting for 69% (40 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 43.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Hithergreen - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Hithergreen
Busselton (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

40

% of total

69.0%

Change from 2016

+43.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

17.2%

Change from 2016

-4.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Hithergreen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Religion for Hithergreen. 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 described4069.0%49.5%1425.5%36.3%+26+43.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1017.2%14.7%1221.8%20.6%-2-4.6pp
Total58100.0%100.0%55100.0%100.0%+30.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.