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 Bulgarra, accounting for 50.2% (1,496 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 639 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bulgarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bulgarra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulgarra, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,496
% of total
50.2%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
1,496
50.2%
+18.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
512
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
512
17.2%
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
427
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
427
14.3%
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
179
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
179
6.0%
-7.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
57
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
57
1.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
44
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
44
1.5%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
39
1.3%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
35
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
35
1.2%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
34
1.1%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
28
0.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+639
+18.0pp
Not stated
+151
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
-204
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-167
-7.0pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-41
-1.7pp
Hinduism
-12
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.4pp
Islam
+14
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bulgarra. 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 | 1,496 | 50.2% | 46.9% | 857 | 32.2% | 35.1% | +639 | +18.0pp |
| Not stated | 512 | 17.2% | 18.7% | 361 | 13.6% | 15.2% | +151 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 427 | 14.3% | 15.2% | 631 | 23.7% | 21.1% | -204 | -9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 179 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 346 | 13.0% | 11.7% | -167 | -7.0pp |
| Buddhism | 57 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 59 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 44 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 46 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 1.3% | 2.5% | 80 | 3.0% | 2.7% | -41 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 35 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 47 | 1.8% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 40 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 28 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 14 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,980 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +322 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.