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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Sabina River, accounting for 28.9% (22 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 13 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sabina River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sabina River 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 Sabina River, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+7.0pp
No Religion, so described
-13
-18.9pp
Western Catholic
-2
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Sabina River. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 28.9% | 14.7% | 16 | 21.9% | 20.6% | +6 | +7.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 26.3% | 49.5% | 33 | 45.2% | 36.3% | -13 | -18.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 14.5% | 14.6% | 13 | 17.8% | 16.8% | -2 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 13.2% | 2.7% | 7 | 9.6% | 3.1% | +3 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 76 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.