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 Cookernup, accounting for 48.8% (298 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 291 people, while its share fell by 51.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cookernup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cookernup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cookernup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
298
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
-51.2pp
298
48.8%
-51.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
92
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-
92
15.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
85
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-
85
13.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-
58
9.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
26
4.3%
-
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
2.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+291
-51.2pp
Data table
Religion for Cookernup. 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 | 298 | 48.8% | 47.5% | 7 | 100.0% | 33.3% | +291 | -51.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 92 | 15.1% | 19.4% | - | - | 22.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 85 | 13.9% | 12.0% | - | - | 18.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 58 | 9.5% | 6.4% | - | - | 9.6% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 4.3% | 3.6% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 12 | 2.0% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Total | 611 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +604 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.