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 Walsall, accounting for 30.6% (30 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walsall - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walsall 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 Walsall, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-1.6pp
Not stated
+11
+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-13.4pp
Data table
Religion for Walsall. 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 | 30 | 30.6% | 49.5% | 28 | 32.2% | 36.3% | +2 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 24.5% | 7.3% | 13 | 14.9% | 9.9% | +11 | +9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 25 | 28.7% | 20.6% | -10 | -13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 12.2% | 14.6% | - | - | 16.8% | - | - |
| Total | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.