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 Jerramungup (S), accounting for 54.2% (625 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 191 people and 14.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jerramungup (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jerramungup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.

Jerramungup (S)
Regional WA

No Religion, so described

2021 count

625

% of total

54.2%

Change from 2016

+14.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

141

% of total

12.2%

Change from 2016

-4.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

139

% of total

12.1%

Change from 2016

-2.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

137

% of total

11.9%

Change from 2016

-3.9pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

58

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

25

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

15

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Jerramungup (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.

Religion for Jerramungup (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Religion for Jerramungup (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional WA%Count%Regional WA%Countpp
No Religion, so described62554.2%45.6%43439.6%33.8%+191+14.6pp
Not stated14112.2%12.1%18617.0%12.4%-45-4.8pp
Western Catholic13912.1%15.7%15814.4%19.3%-19-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia13711.9%11.3%17315.8%16.4%-36-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd585.0%3.2%433.9%3.3%+15+1.1pp
Uniting Church252.2%2.1%555.0%3.2%-30-2.8pp
Presbyterian151.3%0.9%222.0%1.4%-7-0.7pp
Total1,153100.0%100.0%1,096100.0%100.0%+570.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.