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 Jurien Bay, accounting for 53.1% (1,048 people). This share was higher than Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 335 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jurien Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jurien Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jurien Bay, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,048
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
1,048
53.1%
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
293
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
293
14.9%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
253
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
253
12.8%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
208
10.5%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
30
1.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
1.5%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
26
1.3%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
20
1.0%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.7%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+335
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-73
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
-18
-2.7pp
Not stated
+29
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.8pp
Baptist
+8
+0.3pp
Lutheran
+1
0.0pp
Islam
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Jurien Bay. 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 | 1,048 | 53.1% | 49.1% | 713 | 40.9% | 36.0% | +335 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 293 | 14.9% | 15.6% | 366 | 21.0% | 23.9% | -73 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 253 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 271 | 15.5% | 15.5% | -18 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 179 | 10.3% | 10.3% | +29 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 50 | 2.9% | 4.3% | -20 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 26 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 36 | 2.1% | 2.3% | -10 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 12 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 12 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 10 | 0.5% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,972 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +229 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.