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, accounting for 53.6% (632 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 230 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yallingup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yallingup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yallingup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
632
% of total
53.6%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
632
53.6%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
171
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
171
14.5%
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
152
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
152
12.9%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
108
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
108
9.2%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
27
2.3%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
20
1.7%
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
16
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
16
1.4%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
14
1.2%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+230
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-5.5pp
Western Catholic
-26
-4.5pp
Not stated
-14
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
+5
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-2
-0.4pp
Buddhism
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Yallingup. 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 | 632 | 53.6% | 49.5% | 402 | 39.3% | 36.3% | +230 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 171 | 14.5% | 14.7% | 205 | 20.0% | 20.6% | -34 | -5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 152 | 12.9% | 14.6% | 178 | 17.4% | 16.8% | -26 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 108 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 122 | 11.9% | 9.9% | -14 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 22 | 2.1% | 3.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 19 | 1.9% | 3.1% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 16 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 18 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 14 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 18 | 1.8% | 1.1% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +156 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.