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 Exmouth (S), accounting for 59.2% (1,819 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 582 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Exmouth (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Exmouth (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Exmouth (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,819
% of total
59.2%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
1,819
59.2%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
379
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
379
12.3%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
343
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
343
11.2%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
247
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
247
8.0%
-7.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
75
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
75
2.4%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
1.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
1.0%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
25
0.8%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
21
0.7%
-1.5pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
20
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
20
0.7%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+582
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-59
-3.8pp
Not stated
+43
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-173
-7.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.3pp
Baptist
+1
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-38
-1.5pp
Inadequately described
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Exmouth (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,819 | 59.2% | 45.6% | 1,237 | 45.5% | 33.8% | +582 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 379 | 12.3% | 15.7% | 438 | 16.1% | 19.3% | -59 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 343 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 300 | 11.0% | 12.4% | +43 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 247 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 420 | 15.5% | 16.4% | -173 | -7.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 75 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 83 | 3.1% | 3.3% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 41 | 1.5% | 3.2% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 18 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 25 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 24 | 0.9% | 1.8% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 59 | 2.2% | 1.4% | -38 | -1.5pp |
| Inadequately described | 20 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 20 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +358 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.