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 Harvey (S), accounting for 47.5% (13,551 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,724 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harvey (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harvey (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harvey (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13,551
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
13,551
47.5%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,539
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
5,539
19.4%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,440
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
3,440
12.0%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,820
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,820
6.4%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,023
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,023
3.6%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
523
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
523
1.8%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
490
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
490
1.7%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
312
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
312
1.1%
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
239
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
0.8%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
165
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
165
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,724
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-507
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,390
-6.2pp
Not stated
-738
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+63
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-217
-1.0pp
Baptist
+53
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-72
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+42
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Harvey (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 13,551 | 47.5% | 45.6% | 8,827 | 33.3% | 33.8% | +4,724 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,539 | 19.4% | 15.7% | 6,046 | 22.8% | 19.3% | -507 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,440 | 12.0% | 11.3% | 4,830 | 18.2% | 16.4% | -1,390 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,820 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 2,558 | 9.6% | 12.4% | -738 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,023 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 960 | 3.6% | 3.3% | +63 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 523 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 740 | 2.8% | 3.2% | -217 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 490 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 437 | 1.6% | 1.8% | +53 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 312 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 384 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -72 | -0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 239 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 197 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +42 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 165 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 161 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 28,553 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,016 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.