Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karratha (C), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Hinduism
Baptist
Uniting Church
Islam
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.