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 Collie (S), accounting for 51.7% (4,548 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,449 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Collie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Collie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collie (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,548
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
4,548
51.7%
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,407
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
1,407
16.0%
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,110
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
1,110
12.6%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
837
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
837
9.5%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
187
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
187
2.1%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
145
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
145
1.6%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
119
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
119
1.4%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
57
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
57
0.6%
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
48
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
48
0.5%
0.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
37
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
37
0.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,449
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
-446
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-575
-6.6pp
Not stated
-53
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-161
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-84
-1.0pp
Baptist
-17
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-46
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
0
0.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-19
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Collie (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 | 4,548 | 51.7% | 45.6% | 3,099 | 35.3% | 33.8% | +1,449 | +16.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,407 | 16.0% | 15.7% | 1,853 | 21.1% | 19.3% | -446 | -5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,110 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 1,685 | 19.2% | 16.4% | -575 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 837 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 890 | 10.1% | 12.4% | -53 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 187 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 348 | 4.0% | 3.2% | -161 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 145 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 229 | 2.6% | 3.3% | -84 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 119 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 136 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 57 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 103 | 1.2% | 1.4% | -46 | -0.6pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 48 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 48 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 37 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 56 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -19 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 8,801 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.