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 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).
No Religion, so described
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+15.2pp
Baptist
+4
+10.4pp
Data table
Religion for Siesta Park. 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 | 16 | 28.1% | 49.5% | 11 | 12.9% | 36.3% | +5 | +15.2pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 17.5% | 1.3% | 6 | 7.1% | 1.5% | +4 | +10.4pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.