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 Wellesley (WA), accounting for 40.5% (15 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wellesley (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wellesley (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wellesley (WA), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
15
40.5%
+8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
10
27.0%
-13.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-13.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wellesley (WA). 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 | 15 | 40.5% | 47.5% | 8 | 32.0% | 33.3% | +7 | +8.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 27.0% | 12.0% | 10 | 40.0% | 18.2% | 0 | -13.0pp |
| Total | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.