Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Badgingarra, accounting for 42.3% (74 people). This share was lower than Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 39 people and 18.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Badgingarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Badgingarra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Badgingarra, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+10.9pp
Not stated
+15
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
+3
+2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-39
-18.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Badgingarra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 74 | 42.3% | 49.1% | 61 | 31.4% | 36.0% | +13 | +10.9pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 14.9% | 11.5% | 11 | 5.7% | 10.3% | +15 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 20 | 10.3% | 15.5% | +3 | +2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 12.6% | 15.6% | 61 | 31.4% | 23.9% | -39 | -18.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.7% | 1.8% | 12 | 6.2% | 2.1% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.