Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Bambun, accounting for 43.1% (28 people). This share was lower than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bambun - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bambun in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bambun, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
+3
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Bambun. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 43.1% | 44.2% | 13 | 25.0% | 32.6% | +15 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 20.0% | 15.3% | 10 | 19.2% | 17.7% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.