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 Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C), accounting for 44.3% (12,975 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,916 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,975
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
12,975
44.3%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,298
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
5,298
18.1%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,604
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3,604
12.3%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,045
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
2,045
7.0%
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,239
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,239
4.2%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
518
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
518
1.8%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
420
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
420
1.4%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
375
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
375
1.3%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
317
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
317
1.1%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
310
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
310
1.1%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,916
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-1,322
-3.9pp
Not stated
-161
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,252
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-57
-0.1pp
Baptist
-113
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-310
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+56
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+34
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-228
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Kalgoorlie/Boulder (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 12,975 | 44.3% | 45.6% | 10,059 | 33.5% | 33.8% | +2,916 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,298 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 6,620 | 22.0% | 19.3% | -1,322 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 3,604 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 3,765 | 12.5% | 12.4% | -161 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,045 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 3,297 | 11.0% | 16.4% | -1,252 | -4.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,239 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1,296 | 4.3% | 3.3% | -57 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 518 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 631 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -113 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 420 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 730 | 2.4% | 3.2% | -310 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 375 | 1.3% | 0.4% | 319 | 1.1% | 0.4% | +56 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 317 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 283 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +34 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 310 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 538 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -228 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 29,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 30,068 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -774 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.