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 Leschenault, accounting for 47.6% (1,458 people). This share was similar to Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 489 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leschenault - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leschenault in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leschenault, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,458
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
1,458
47.6%
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
526
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
526
17.2%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
417
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
417
13.6%
-8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
173
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
173
5.6%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
137
4.5%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
69
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
69
2.3%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
63
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
63
2.1%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
34
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
34
1.1%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
30
1.0%
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
26
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
26
0.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+489
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
-39
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-214
-8.0pp
Not stated
-76
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+26
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-35
-1.3pp
Baptist
-5
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+13
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Leschenault. 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 | 1,458 | 47.6% | 47.5% | 969 | 33.2% | 33.3% | +489 | +14.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 526 | 17.2% | 19.4% | 565 | 19.4% | 22.8% | -39 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 417 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 631 | 21.6% | 18.2% | -214 | -8.0pp |
| Not stated | 173 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 249 | 8.5% | 9.6% | -76 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 137 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 111 | 3.8% | 3.6% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 69 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 104 | 3.6% | 2.8% | -35 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 63 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 68 | 2.3% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 34 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 48 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -14 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 29 | 1.0% | 0.5% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 26 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,063 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.