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 Chapman Valley (S), accounting for 38.4% (593 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 195 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chapman Valley (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chapman Valley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chapman Valley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
593
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
593
38.4%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
325
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
325
21.0%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
241
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
241
15.6%
-8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
236
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
236
15.3%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
49
3.2%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
20
1.3%
-1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
1.0%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
11
0.7%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
0.6%
-0.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+195
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
+3
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-93
-8.3pp
Not stated
+40
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-23
-1.8pp
Baptist
+11
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Chapman Valley (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 | 593 | 38.4% | 45.6% | 398 | 28.4% | 33.8% | +195 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 325 | 21.0% | 15.7% | 322 | 23.0% | 19.3% | +3 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 241 | 15.6% | 11.3% | 334 | 23.9% | 16.4% | -93 | -8.3pp |
| Not stated | 236 | 15.3% | 12.1% | 196 | 14.0% | 12.4% | +40 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 49 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 26 | 1.9% | 3.3% | +23 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 43 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -23 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5 | 0.4% | 1.8% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 14 | 1.0% | 1.4% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +147 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.