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 Karakin, accounting for 50.2% (114 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 57 people and 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karakin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karakin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karakin, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
114
% of total
50.2%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
114
50.2%
+19.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
41
18.1%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
34
15.0%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
18
7.9%
-15.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
11
4.8%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+57
+19.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+23
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
+2
-2.5pp
Not stated
-25
-15.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Karakin. 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 | 114 | 50.2% | 44.2% | 57 | 31.1% | 32.6% | +57 | +19.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 18.1% | 14.9% | 18 | 9.8% | 21.2% | +23 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 15.0% | 15.3% | 32 | 17.5% | 17.7% | +2 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 43 | 23.5% | 11.5% | -25 | -15.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6 | 3.3% | 2.9% | +5 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.