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 West Busselton, accounting for 47.6% (4,216 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,378 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Busselton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Busselton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Busselton, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,216
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
4,216
47.6%
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,351
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,351
15.3%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,299
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
1,299
14.7%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
554
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
554
6.3%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
295
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
295
3.3%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
254
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
254
2.9%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
140
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
140
1.6%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
88
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
88
1.0%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
84
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
84
0.9%
-0.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
77
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
77
0.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,378
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
-192
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-439
-5.7pp
Not stated
-206
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-69
-0.9pp
Baptist
-24
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-38
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-66
-0.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+17
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for West Busselton. 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 | 4,216 | 47.6% | 49.5% | 2,838 | 33.3% | 36.3% | +1,378 | +14.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,351 | 15.3% | 14.6% | 1,543 | 18.1% | 16.8% | -192 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,299 | 14.7% | 14.7% | 1,738 | 20.4% | 20.6% | -439 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 554 | 6.3% | 7.3% | 760 | 8.9% | 9.9% | -206 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 295 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 292 | 3.4% | 3.1% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 254 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 323 | 3.8% | 3.3% | -69 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 140 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 164 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 88 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 126 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -38 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 84 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 150 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -66 | -0.9pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 77 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 60 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +17 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 8,856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +346 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.