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 Metricup, accounting for 39.9% (110 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Metricup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Metricup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Metricup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
110
39.9%
+3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
42
15.2%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
41
14.9%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
36
13.0%
-1.1pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
12
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
12
4.3%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
12
4.3%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
10
3.6%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+3.3pp
Western Catholic
+13
+2.4pp
Not stated
+8
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-1.1pp
Free Reformed
+4
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-6
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Metricup. 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 | 110 | 39.9% | 49.5% | 83 | 36.6% | 36.3% | +27 | +3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 15.2% | 14.6% | 29 | 12.8% | 16.8% | +13 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 14.9% | 7.3% | 33 | 14.5% | 9.9% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 13.0% | 14.7% | 32 | 14.1% | 20.6% | +4 | -1.1pp |
| Free Reformed | 12 | 4.3% | 0.1% | 8 | 3.5% | 0.1% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 4.3% | 2.6% | 18 | 7.9% | 3.3% | -6 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 12 | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.