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 Goomalling (S), accounting for 37.8% (357 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 75 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goomalling (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goomalling (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 Goomalling (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
357
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
357
37.8%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
204
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
204
21.6%
-5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
163
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
163
17.2%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
114
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
114
12.1%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
47
5.0%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
2.3%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+75
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-75
-5.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-70
-5.6pp
Not stated
+12
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-13
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Goomalling (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 | 357 | 37.8% | 45.6% | 282 | 27.6% | 33.8% | +75 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 204 | 21.6% | 15.7% | 279 | 27.3% | 19.3% | -75 | -5.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 163 | 17.2% | 11.3% | 233 | 22.8% | 16.4% | -70 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 114 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 102 | 10.0% | 12.4% | +12 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 5.0% | 2.1% | 60 | 5.9% | 3.2% | -13 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 24 | 2.3% | 3.3% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 945 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,022 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -77 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.