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 Mardie (part), accounting for 24.5% (149 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 146 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mardie (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mardie (part) 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 Mardie (part), with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+78
+30.8pp
No Religion, so described
-146
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
-112
-8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-6.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mardie (part). 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 | |
| Not stated | 372 | 61.3% | 18.7% | 294 | 30.5% | 15.2% | +78 | +30.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 149 | 24.5% | 46.9% | 295 | 30.6% | 35.1% | -146 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 8.2% | 15.2% | 162 | 16.8% | 21.1% | -112 | -8.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 2.1% | 5.9% | 84 | 8.7% | 11.7% | -71 | -6.6pp |
| Total | 607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 965 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -358 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.