Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Presbyterian
Buddhism
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+13.6pp
Western Catholic
-23
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-99
-8.6pp
Not stated
-16
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-17
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.4pp
Baptist
+6
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-12
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+1
0.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+7
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Binningup. 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 | 641 | 49.0% | 47.5% | 438 | 35.4% | 33.3% | +203 | +13.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 227 | 17.4% | 19.4% | 250 | 20.2% | 22.8% | -23 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 146 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 245 | 19.8% | 18.2% | -99 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 86 | 6.6% | 6.4% | 102 | 8.3% | 9.6% | -16 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 41 | 3.1% | 1.8% | 58 | 4.7% | 2.8% | -17 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 37 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 40 | 3.2% | 3.6% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 17 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 30 | 2.4% | 1.4% | -12 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 15 | 1.2% | 0.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 11 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.