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 Yallingup Siding, accounting for 46.6% (158 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 7.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Yallingup Siding - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Yallingup Siding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Yallingup Siding, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).

Yallingup Siding
Busselton (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

158

% of total

46.6%

Change from 2016

+7.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

61

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

-7.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

52

% of total

15.3%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

9.1%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

2.9%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Yallingup Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).

Religion for Yallingup Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Religion for Yallingup Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Busselton (C)%Count%Busselton (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described15846.6%49.5%11738.7%36.3%+41+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia6118.0%14.7%7725.5%20.6%-16-7.5pp
Western Catholic5215.3%14.6%5518.2%16.8%-3-2.9pp
Not stated319.1%7.3%247.9%9.9%+7+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd102.9%2.7%--3.1%--
Total339100.0%100.0%302100.0%100.0%+370.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.