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 Cowalla, accounting for 51.8% (29 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 29.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cowalla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cowalla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cowalla, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+29.8pp
29
51.8%
+29.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-21.9pp
11
19.6%
-21.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+29.8pp
Western Catholic
-6
-21.9pp
Data table
Religion for Cowalla. 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 | 29 | 51.8% | 44.2% | 9 | 22.0% | 32.6% | +20 | +29.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 19.6% | 15.3% | 17 | 41.5% | 17.7% | -6 | -21.9pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.