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 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).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+43.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-4.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hithergreen. 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 | 69.0% | 49.5% | 14 | 25.5% | 36.3% | +26 | +43.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 17.2% | 14.7% | 12 | 21.8% | 20.6% | -2 | -4.6pp |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.