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 Yarloop, accounting for 52.7% (278 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 270 people and 25.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yarloop - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yarloop in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarloop, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
278
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+25.1pp
278
52.7%
+25.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
84
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
84
15.9%
-11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
78
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-
78
14.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-14.1pp
35
6.6%
-14.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-21.3pp
15
2.8%
-21.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+270
+25.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+76
-11.7pp
Not stated
+29
-14.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
-21.3pp
Data table
Religion for Yarloop. 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 | 278 | 52.7% | 47.5% | 8 | 27.6% | 33.3% | +270 | +25.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 84 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 8 | 27.6% | 18.2% | +76 | -11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 78 | 14.8% | 19.4% | - | - | 22.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 35 | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6 | 20.7% | 9.6% | +29 | -14.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 7 | 24.1% | 3.6% | +8 | -21.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.1% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Total | 528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +499 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.