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 Coorow (S), accounting for 40.6% (426 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coorow (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coorow (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coorow (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
426
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
426
40.6%
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
200
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
200
19.0%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
147
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
147
14.0%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
144
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
144
13.7%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
56
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
56
5.3%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
22
2.1%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
19
1.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-57
-5.8pp
Not stated
+42
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-21
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Coorow (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 | 426 | 40.6% | 45.6% | 353 | 34.0% | 33.8% | +73 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 200 | 19.0% | 11.3% | 257 | 24.8% | 16.4% | -57 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 147 | 14.0% | 12.1% | 105 | 10.1% | 12.4% | +42 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 144 | 13.7% | 15.7% | 165 | 15.9% | 19.3% | -21 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 56 | 5.3% | 2.1% | 61 | 5.9% | 3.2% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 16 | 1.5% | 3.3% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 21 | 2.0% | 1.4% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.