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 Baynton (WA), accounting for 47.4% (2,119 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 604 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Baynton (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Baynton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baynton (WA), with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,119
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
2,119
47.4%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
831
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
831
18.6%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
591
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
591
13.2%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
318
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
318
7.1%
-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
93
2.1%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
82
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
82
1.8%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
71
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
71
1.6%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
62
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
62
1.4%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
61
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
61
1.4%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
47
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
47
1.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+604
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-62
-2.1pp
Not stated
-141
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-232
-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+41
+0.9pp
Baptist
+3
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-26
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Islam
+11
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Baynton (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Karratha (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,119 | 47.4% | 46.9% | 1,515 | 35.1% | 35.1% | +604 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 831 | 18.6% | 15.2% | 893 | 20.7% | 21.1% | -62 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 591 | 13.2% | 18.7% | 732 | 17.0% | 15.2% | -141 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 318 | 7.1% | 5.9% | 550 | 12.7% | 11.7% | -232 | -5.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 93 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 76 | 1.8% | 2.7% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 82 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 41 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +41 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 71 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 68 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 62 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 88 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 61 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 57 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 47 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 36 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,472 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +156 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.