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 Karratha (C), accounting for 46.9% (10,393 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,857 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karratha (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karratha (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karratha (C), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,393
% of total
46.9%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
10,393
46.9%
+11.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,147
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
4,147
18.7%
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,366
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
3,366
15.2%
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,300
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
1,300
5.9%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
545
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
545
2.5%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
336
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
336
1.5%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
319
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
319
1.4%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
307
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
307
1.4%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
223
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
223
1.0%
-0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
222
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
222
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,857
+11.8pp
Not stated
+878
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
-1,163
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,209
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-37
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+69
+0.2pp
Baptist
-49
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-160
-0.8pp
Islam
+62
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Karratha (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 | 10,393 | 46.9% | 45.6% | 7,536 | 35.1% | 33.8% | +2,857 | +11.8pp |
| Not stated | 4,147 | 18.7% | 12.1% | 3,269 | 15.2% | 12.4% | +878 | +3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,366 | 15.2% | 15.7% | 4,529 | 21.1% | 19.3% | -1,163 | -5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,300 | 5.9% | 11.3% | 2,509 | 11.7% | 16.4% | -1,209 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 545 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 582 | 2.7% | 3.3% | -37 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 336 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 346 | 1.6% | 1.0% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 319 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 250 | 1.2% | 0.4% | +69 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 307 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 356 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -49 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 223 | 1.0% | 2.1% | 383 | 1.8% | 3.2% | -160 | -0.8pp |
| Islam | 222 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 160 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +62 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 22,166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +684 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.