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 Brunswick (WA), accounting for 42.5% (514 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 159 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brunswick (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brunswick (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brunswick (WA), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
514
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
514
42.5%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
259
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
259
21.4%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
179
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
179
14.8%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
105
8.7%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
51
4.2%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
24
2.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
21
1.7%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+159
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
-27
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-5.9pp
Not stated
-1
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.2pp
Baptist
+8
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Brunswick (WA). 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 | 514 | 42.5% | 47.5% | 355 | 31.6% | 33.3% | +159 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 259 | 21.4% | 19.4% | 286 | 25.5% | 22.8% | -27 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 179 | 14.8% | 12.0% | 232 | 20.7% | 18.2% | -53 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 105 | 8.7% | 6.4% | 106 | 9.4% | 9.6% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 49 | 4.4% | 3.6% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 20 | 1.8% | 2.8% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 13 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 15 | 1.3% | 1.4% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.