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 Vasse, accounting for 57.7% (1,640 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,635 people and 47.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Vasse - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Vasse in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Vasse, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,640
% of total
57.7%
Change from 2016
+47.7pp
1,640
57.7%
+47.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
354
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-27.5pp
354
12.5%
-27.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
334
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
334
11.7%
-8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
163
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
163
5.7%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
105
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
105
3.7%
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
49
1.7%
-4.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
32
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
32
1.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
28
1.0%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
17
0.6%
-5.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
16
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,635
+47.7pp
Western Catholic
+334
-27.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+324
-8.3pp
Not stated
+159
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+100
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
+46
-4.3pp
Presbyterian
+14
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Vasse. 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 | 1,640 | 57.7% | 49.5% | 5 | 10.0% | 36.3% | +1,635 | +47.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 354 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 20 | 40.0% | 16.8% | +334 | -27.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 334 | 11.7% | 14.7% | 10 | 20.0% | 20.6% | +324 | -8.3pp |
| Not stated | 163 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 4 | 8.0% | 9.9% | +159 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 105 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5 | 10.0% | 3.1% | +100 | -6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 49 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3 | 6.0% | 3.3% | +46 | -4.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 32 | 1.1% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 28 | 1.0% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3 | 6.0% | 1.4% | +14 | -5.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 0.6% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 2,843 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,793 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.