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 Yalyalup, accounting for 51.2% (1,502 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 578 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yalyalup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yalyalup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yalyalup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,502
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
1,502
51.2%
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
451
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
451
15.4%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
405
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
405
13.8%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
137
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
137
4.7%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
71
2.4%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
70
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
70
2.4%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
37
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
37
1.3%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
33
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
1.1%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
31
1.1%
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
28
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+578
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
+30
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-106
-6.8pp
Not stated
-67
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-37
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
+20
+0.4pp
Baptist
+3
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+15
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Yalyalup. 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 | 1,502 | 51.2% | 49.5% | 924 | 37.3% | 36.3% | +578 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 451 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 421 | 17.0% | 16.8% | +30 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 405 | 13.8% | 14.7% | 511 | 20.6% | 20.6% | -106 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 137 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 204 | 8.2% | 9.9% | -67 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 108 | 4.4% | 3.1% | -37 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 70 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 50 | 2.0% | 3.3% | +20 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 37 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 34 | 1.4% | 1.5% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 33 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 18 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 34 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 28 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 25 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +453 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.