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 Capel (S), accounting for 48% (8,710 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,549 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Capel (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Capel (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Capel (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,710
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
8,710
48.0%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,880
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,880
15.9%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,283
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
2,283
12.6%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,108
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,108
6.1%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
729
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
729
4.0%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
505
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
505
2.8%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
335
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
335
1.8%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
185
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
185
1.0%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
174
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
174
1.0%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
151
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
151
0.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,549
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
-310
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-870
-5.8pp
Not stated
-289
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+32
-0.1pp
Baptist
+147
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-136
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-61
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+28
+0.1pp
Islam
+80
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Capel (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 8,710 | 48.0% | 45.6% | 6,161 | 36.0% | 33.8% | +2,549 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,880 | 15.9% | 15.7% | 3,190 | 18.7% | 19.3% | -310 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,283 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 3,153 | 18.4% | 16.4% | -870 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,108 | 6.1% | 12.1% | 1,397 | 8.2% | 12.4% | -289 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 729 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 697 | 4.1% | 3.3% | +32 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 505 | 2.8% | 1.6% | 358 | 2.1% | 1.8% | +147 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 335 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 471 | 2.8% | 3.2% | -136 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 185 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 246 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -61 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 174 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 146 | 0.9% | 0.7% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 151 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 71 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +80 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 18,151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,093 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,058 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.