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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cooljarloo, accounting for 23.1% (3 people). This share was higher than Dandaragan (S) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,469 people and 13.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cooljarloo - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

No comparable 2016 and 2021 rows are available for this topic.

Data table

Religion for Cooljarloo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).

Religion for Cooljarloo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
Religion for Cooljarloo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Dandaragan (S)%Count%Dandaragan (S)%Countpp
Total13100.0%100.0%6,730100.0%100.0%-6,7170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.