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 Cataby, accounting for 16% (15 people). This share was lower than Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 11 people and 34 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cataby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cataby 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 Cataby, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+56
+53.5pp
No Religion, so described
-11
-34.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cataby. 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 | |
| Not stated | 63 | 67.0% | 11.5% | 7 | 13.5% | 10.3% | +56 | +53.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 16.0% | 49.1% | 26 | 50.0% | 36.0% | -11 | -34.0pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.