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 Wilyabrup, accounting for 55.2% (101 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilyabrup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilyabrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilyabrup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
101
% of total
55.2%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
101
55.2%
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
26
14.2%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
24
13.1%
-15.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
12.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
-7
-5.6pp
Not stated
-23
-15.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wilyabrup. 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 | 101 | 55.2% | 49.5% | 64 | 38.3% | 36.3% | +37 | +16.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 33 | 19.8% | 16.8% | -7 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 13.1% | 7.3% | 47 | 28.1% | 9.9% | -23 | -15.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 12.0% | 14.7% | 20 | 12.0% | 20.6% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.