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 Wokalup, accounting for 37.8% (91 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 0.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wokalup - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Wokalup
Harvey (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

91

% of total

37.8%

Change from 2016

+16.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

64

% of total

26.6%

Change from 2016

+6.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

28

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

23

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-23.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Wokalup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Religion for Wokalup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described9137.8%47.5%7921.7%33.3%+12+16.1pp
Western Catholic6426.6%19.4%7420.3%22.8%-10+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia2811.6%12.0%4311.8%18.2%-15-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd239.5%3.6%226.0%3.6%+1+3.5pp
Not stated125.0%6.4%10228.0%9.6%-90-23.0pp
Total241100.0%100.0%364100.0%100.0%-1230.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.