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 Cervantes, accounting for 45.2% (215 people). This share was lower than Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 153 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cervantes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cervantes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cervantes, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
215
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
215
45.2%
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
85
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
85
17.9%
-1.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
71
14.9%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
42
8.8%
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
23
4.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+153
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+52
-1.4pp
Western Catholic
+47
+0.9pp
Not stated
+16
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
+14
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cervantes. 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 | 215 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 62 | 36.3% | 36.0% | +153 | +8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 85 | 17.9% | 15.6% | 33 | 19.3% | 23.9% | +52 | -1.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 71 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 24 | 14.0% | 15.5% | +47 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 26 | 15.2% | 10.3% | +16 | -6.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 4.8% | 2.4% | 9 | 5.3% | 4.3% | +14 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 476 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +305 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.