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 Carnamah (S), accounting for 39.3% (217 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 56 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carnamah (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carnamah (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carnamah (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
217
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
217
39.3%
+9.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
101
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
101
18.3%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
81
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
81
14.7%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
64
11.6%
-6.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
35
6.3%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
3.1%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
12
2.2%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+56
+9.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-3.8pp
Not stated
+28
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
-33
-6.1pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-13
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Carnamah (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 | 217 | 39.3% | 45.6% | 161 | 29.4% | 33.8% | +56 | +9.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 18.3% | 11.3% | 121 | 22.1% | 16.4% | -20 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 81 | 14.7% | 12.1% | 53 | 9.7% | 12.4% | +28 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 97 | 17.7% | 19.3% | -33 | -6.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 6.3% | 2.1% | 43 | 7.9% | 3.2% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 23 | 4.2% | 3.3% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.2% | 0.9% | 25 | 4.6% | 1.4% | -13 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.