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 Siesta Park, accounting for 28.1% (16 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 10 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Siesta Park - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Siesta Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Siesta Park, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Siesta Park
Busselton (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

28.1%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

Baptist

2021 count

10

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

+10.4pp

Data table

Religion for Siesta Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).

Religion for Siesta Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Religion for Siesta Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Busselton (C)%Count%Busselton (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1628.1%49.5%1112.9%36.3%+5+15.2pp
Baptist1017.5%1.3%67.1%1.5%+4+10.4pp
Total57100.0%100.0%85100.0%100.0%-280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.