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 Lancelin, accounting for 41.6% (324 people). This share was lower than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 80 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lancelin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lancelin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lancelin, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
324
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
324
41.6%
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
131
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
131
16.8%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
113
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
113
14.5%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
91
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
91
11.7%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
25
3.2%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
19
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
19
2.4%
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
16
2.1%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
13
1.7%
+0.5pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.5%
-
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+80
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
-22
-4.1pp
Not stated
0
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.1pp
Buddhism
+9
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
-14
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Lancelin. 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 | 324 | 41.6% | 44.2% | 244 | 33.7% | 32.6% | +80 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 131 | 16.8% | 14.9% | 151 | 20.9% | 21.2% | -20 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 113 | 14.5% | 15.3% | 135 | 18.6% | 17.7% | -22 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 91 | 11.7% | 10.0% | 91 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 31 | 4.3% | 4.5% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 19 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 10 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 30 | 4.1% | 2.3% | -14 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 9 | 1.2% | 2.9% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 1.5% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 12 | 1.5% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 779 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 724 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.