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 Australind (part), accounting for 51.3% (8,183 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,879 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Australind (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Australind (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Australind (part), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,183
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
8,183
51.3%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,693
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
2,693
16.9%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,801
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
1,801
11.3%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
922
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
922
5.8%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
548
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
548
3.4%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
300
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
300
1.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
282
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
282
1.8%
-0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
165
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
165
1.0%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
159
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
159
1.0%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
107
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
107
0.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,879
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-283
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-731
-6.1pp
Not stated
-404
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+41
-0.1pp
Baptist
+48
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-92
-0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+18
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-39
-0.4pp
Islam
+39
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Australind (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 8,183 | 51.3% | 47.5% | 5,304 | 36.4% | 33.3% | +2,879 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,693 | 16.9% | 19.4% | 2,976 | 20.4% | 22.8% | -283 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,801 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 2,532 | 17.4% | 18.2% | -731 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 922 | 5.8% | 6.4% | 1,326 | 9.1% | 9.6% | -404 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 548 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 507 | 3.5% | 3.6% | +41 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 300 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 252 | 1.7% | 1.6% | +48 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 282 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 374 | 2.6% | 2.8% | -92 | -0.8pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 165 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 147 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 159 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 198 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -39 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 107 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 68 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +39 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 15,951 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,554 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,397 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.