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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Warawarrup, accounting for 39.8% (51 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 23.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Warawarrup - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Warawarrup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Warawarrup, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).

Warawarrup
Harvey (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

51

% of total

39.8%

Change from 2016

+4.1pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

50

% of total

39.1%

Change from 2016

+23.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

-17.4pp

Data table

Religion for Warawarrup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).

Religion for Warawarrup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Religion for Warawarrup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic5139.8%19.4%5135.7%22.8%0+4.1pp
No Religion, so described5039.1%47.5%2215.4%33.3%+28+23.7pp
Not stated118.6%6.4%1510.5%9.6%-4-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia107.8%12.0%3625.2%18.2%-26-17.4pp
Total128100.0%100.0%143100.0%100.0%-150.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.