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 Industrial Estate, accounting for 41.3% (66 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 20 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karratha Industrial Estate - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karratha Industrial Estate in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karratha Industrial Estate, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+11.2pp
Not stated
-19
-2.3pp
Western Catholic
-20
-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-7.6pp
Data table
Religion for Karratha Industrial Estate. 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 | 66 | 41.3% | 46.9% | 65 | 30.1% | 35.1% | +1 | +11.2pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 25.0% | 18.7% | 59 | 27.3% | 15.2% | -19 | -2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 10.0% | 15.2% | 36 | 16.7% | 21.1% | -20 | -6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 30 | 13.9% | 11.7% | -20 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -56 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.