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 Coolgardie (S), accounting for 43.2% (1,498 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 235 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coolgardie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coolgardie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolgardie (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,498
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
1,498
43.2%
+6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
836
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
836
24.1%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
363
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
363
10.5%
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
300
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
300
8.7%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
105
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
105
3.0%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
44
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
44
1.3%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
42
1.2%
-1.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
38
1.1%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
38
1.1%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
34
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
34
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+183
+6.8pp
Not stated
+280
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-235
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-166
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-63
-1.6pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-37
-1.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-5
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-21
-0.5pp
Buddhism
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Coolgardie (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 | 1,498 | 43.2% | 45.6% | 1,315 | 36.4% | 33.8% | +183 | +6.8pp |
| Not stated | 836 | 24.1% | 12.1% | 556 | 15.4% | 12.4% | +280 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 363 | 10.5% | 15.7% | 598 | 16.6% | 19.3% | -235 | -6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 300 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 466 | 12.9% | 16.4% | -166 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 105 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 168 | 4.6% | 3.3% | -63 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 44 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 54 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 79 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -37 | -1.0pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 38 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 43 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 59 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -21 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 34 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 35 | 1.0% | 1.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,466 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,613 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -147 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.