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 Binningup, accounting for 49% (641 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 13.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Binningup - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Binningup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Binningup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).

Binningup
Harvey (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

641

% of total

49.0%

Change from 2016

+13.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

227

% of total

17.4%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

146

% of total

11.2%

Change from 2016

-8.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

86

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

41

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

37

% of total

2.8%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Baptist

2021 count

23

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

18

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Buddhism

2021 count

16

% of total

1.2%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Churches of Christ (Conference)

2021 count

11

% of total

0.8%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Data table

Religion for Binningup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).

Religion for Binningup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Religion for Binningup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described64149.0%47.5%43835.4%33.3%+203+13.6pp
Western Catholic22717.4%19.4%25020.2%22.8%-23-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia14611.2%12.0%24519.8%18.2%-99-8.6pp
Not stated866.6%6.4%1028.3%9.6%-16-1.7pp
Uniting Church413.1%1.8%584.7%2.8%-17-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd372.8%3.6%403.2%3.6%-3-0.4pp
Baptist231.8%1.7%171.4%1.6%+6+0.4pp
Presbyterian181.4%1.1%302.4%1.4%-12-1.0pp
Buddhism161.2%0.6%151.2%0.6%+10.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)110.8%0.4%40.3%0.3%+7+0.5pp
Total1,308100.0%100.0%1,236100.0%100.0%+720.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.