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 Derby-West Kimberley (S), accounting for 27.5% (1,947 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Other Protestant, nfd, which decreased by 582 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Derby-West Kimberley (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Derby-West Kimberley (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Derby-West Kimberley (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Not stated
2021 count
2,309
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
2,309
32.6%
+15.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,947
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
1,947
27.5%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
799
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
799
11.3%
-5.0pp
Other Protestant, nfd
2021 count
467
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
467
6.6%
-7.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
419
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
419
5.9%
-5.0pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
255
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
255
3.6%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
216
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
216
3.1%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
154
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
154
2.2%
-1.3pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
91
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
91
1.3%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
59
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
59
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+1,017
+15.9pp
No Religion, so described
+184
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
-459
-5.0pp
Other Protestant, nfd
-582
-7.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-425
-5.0pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
+144
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-174
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-114
-1.3pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
-103
-1.2pp
Baptist
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Derby-West Kimberley (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 2,309 | 32.6% | 12.1% | 1,292 | 16.7% | 12.4% | +1,017 | +15.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,947 | 27.5% | 45.6% | 1,763 | 22.8% | 33.8% | +184 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 799 | 11.3% | 15.7% | 1,258 | 16.3% | 19.3% | -459 | -5.0pp |
| Other Protestant, nfd | 467 | 6.6% | 0.2% | 1,049 | 13.6% | 0.4% | -582 | -7.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 419 | 5.9% | 3.2% | 844 | 10.9% | 3.3% | -425 | -5.0pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 255 | 3.6% | 0.1% | 111 | 1.4% | 0.0% | +144 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 216 | 3.1% | 11.3% | 390 | 5.1% | 16.4% | -174 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 154 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 268 | 3.5% | 3.2% | -114 | -1.3pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 91 | 1.3% | 0.2% | 194 | 2.5% | 0.2% | -103 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 59 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 62 | 0.8% | 1.8% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,073 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,718 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -645 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.