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 Tenterden (WA), accounting for 44.7% (105 people). This share was lower than Cranbrook (S) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 13 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tenterden (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tenterden (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cranbrook (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tenterden (WA), with comparison markers for Cranbrook (S).

Tenterden (WA)
Cranbrook (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

105

% of total

44.7%

Change from 2016

+13.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

43

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Baptist

2021 count

25

% of total

10.6%

Change from 2016

-5.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

24

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

24

% of total

10.2%

Change from 2016

-5.9pp

Data table

Religion for Tenterden (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).

Religion for Tenterden (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
Religion for Tenterden (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cranbrook (S)%Count%Cranbrook (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10544.7%45.2%7131.7%29.3%+34+13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia4318.3%19.0%3817.0%23.9%+5+1.3pp
Baptist2510.6%5.6%3616.1%7.4%-11-5.5pp
Western Catholic2410.2%11.3%2511.2%13.7%-1-1.0pp
Not stated2410.2%12.4%3616.1%12.9%-12-5.9pp
Total235100.0%100.0%224100.0%100.0%+110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.