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 Hill River (WA), accounting for 57.1% (56 people). This share was higher than Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 656 people, while its share rose by 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hill River (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hill River (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hill River (WA), with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
57.1%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
56
57.1%
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
12
12.2%
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
11
11.2%
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
10
10.2%
+8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-656
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
-308
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-332
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
-19
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hill River (WA). 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 | 56 | 57.1% | 49.1% | 712 | 38.7% | 36.0% | -656 | +18.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 320 | 17.4% | 15.5% | -308 | -5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 11.2% | 15.6% | 343 | 18.6% | 23.9% | -332 | -7.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 10.2% | 2.4% | 29 | 1.6% | 4.3% | -19 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,840 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,742 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.