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 Cranbrook (S), accounting for 45.2% (488 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 165 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cranbrook (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cranbrook (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cranbrook (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
488
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
488
45.2%
+15.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
205
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
205
19.0%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
134
12.4%
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
122
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
122
11.3%
-2.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
60
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
60
5.6%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
21
1.9%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
20
1.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+165
+15.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-59
-4.9pp
Not stated
-8
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
-29
-2.4pp
Baptist
-22
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cranbrook (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 | 488 | 45.2% | 45.6% | 323 | 29.3% | 33.8% | +165 | +15.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 205 | 19.0% | 11.3% | 264 | 23.9% | 16.4% | -59 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 142 | 12.9% | 12.4% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 122 | 11.3% | 15.7% | 151 | 13.7% | 19.3% | -29 | -2.4pp |
| Baptist | 60 | 5.6% | 1.6% | 82 | 7.4% | 1.8% | -22 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 24 | 2.2% | 3.3% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 24 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,080 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.