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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Halls Creek (S), accounting for 32.2% (1,146 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 313 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Halls Creek (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Halls Creek (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 Halls Creek (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,146
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
1,146
32.2%
+6.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
660
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
660
18.5%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
601
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
601
16.9%
-6.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
231
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
231
6.5%
-1.1pp
Other Protestant, nfd
2021 count
193
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
193
5.4%
-4.7pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
176
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
176
4.9%
+3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
167
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
167
4.7%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
116
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
116
3.3%
-0.5pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
86
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
86
2.4%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
55
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
55
1.5%
-1.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+313
+6.6pp
No Religion, so described
+195
+4.2pp
Not stated
-167
-6.7pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
-17
-1.1pp
Other Protestant, nfd
-135
-4.7pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
+138
+3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.5pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+55
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Halls Creek (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,146 | 32.2% | 15.7% | 833 | 25.6% | 19.3% | +313 | +6.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 660 | 18.5% | 45.6% | 465 | 14.3% | 33.8% | +195 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 601 | 16.9% | 12.1% | 768 | 23.6% | 12.4% | -167 | -6.7pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 231 | 6.5% | 0.1% | 248 | 7.6% | 0.2% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Other Protestant, nfd | 193 | 5.4% | 0.2% | 328 | 10.1% | 0.4% | -135 | -4.7pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 176 | 4.9% | 0.1% | 38 | 1.2% | 0.0% | +138 | +3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 167 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 145 | 4.5% | 3.3% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 116 | 3.3% | 2.1% | 123 | 3.8% | 3.2% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 86 | 2.4% | 0.2% | 31 | 1.0% | 0.2% | +55 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 55 | 1.5% | 11.3% | 80 | 2.5% | 16.4% | -25 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 3,562 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +311 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.