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 Myalup, accounting for 47.6% (156 people). This share was similar to Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Myalup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Myalup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myalup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
156
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
156
47.6%
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
46
14.0%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
38
11.6%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
27
8.2%
-13.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
15
4.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
-10
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-6.6pp
Not stated
-49
-13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Myalup. 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 | 156 | 47.6% | 47.5% | 118 | 33.1% | 33.3% | +38 | +14.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 14.0% | 19.4% | 56 | 15.7% | 22.8% | -10 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 11.6% | 12.0% | 65 | 18.2% | 18.2% | -27 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 8.2% | 6.4% | 76 | 21.3% | 9.6% | -49 | -13.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 4.6% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Total | 328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 357 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.