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 Marybrook, accounting for 41.4% (94 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marybrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marybrook 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 Marybrook, 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
+33
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.8pp
Not stated
-48
-20.1pp
Data table
Religion for Marybrook. 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 | 94 | 41.4% | 49.5% | 61 | 26.0% | 36.3% | +33 | +15.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 16.3% | 14.7% | 49 | 20.9% | 20.6% | -12 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 12.8% | 14.6% | 32 | 13.6% | 16.8% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 9.7% | 7.3% | 70 | 29.8% | 9.9% | -48 | -20.1pp |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.