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 Yoongarillup, accounting for 34.7% (26 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yoongarillup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yoongarillup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yoongarillup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
26
34.7%
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
18
24.0%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
+4
+4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Yoongarillup. 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 | 26 | 34.7% | 49.5% | 14 | 19.7% | 36.3% | +12 | +15.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 24.0% | 14.6% | 14 | 19.7% | 16.8% | +4 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.