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 Ludlow (part), accounting for 48.4% (61 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ludlow (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ludlow (part) 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 Ludlow (part), with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
+1
-1.6pp
Not stated
-9
-10.9pp
Data table
Religion for Ludlow (part). 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 | 61 | 48.4% | 49.5% | 32 | 30.8% | 36.3% | +29 | +17.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 18.3% | 14.7% | 15 | 14.4% | 20.6% | +8 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 14 | 13.5% | 16.8% | +1 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 10.3% | 7.3% | 22 | 21.2% | 9.9% | -9 | -10.9pp |
| Total | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.