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, accounting for 46.2% (42 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karratha - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karratha in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karratha, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+11.3pp
Not stated
+4
+3.1pp
Western Catholic
-10
-13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Karratha. 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 | 42 | 46.2% | 46.9% | 29 | 34.9% | 35.1% | +13 | +11.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 17.6% | 18.7% | 12 | 14.5% | 15.2% | +4 | +3.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 13.2% | 15.2% | 22 | 26.5% | 21.1% | -10 | -13.3pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.