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 Millars Well, accounting for 49.9% (1,040 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 1,727 people and 19.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millars Well - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millars Well in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millars Well, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,040
% of total
49.9%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
1,040
49.9%
+20.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
347
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
347
16.6%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
302
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
302
14.5%
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
108
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-19.3pp
108
5.2%
-19.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
47
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
47
2.3%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
36
1.7%
-2.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
29
1.4%
+1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
27
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
27
1.3%
-1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
25
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
25
1.2%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
16
0.8%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,141
+20.8pp
Western Catholic
-1,199
-4.1pp
Not stated
-203
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,727
-19.3pp
Buddhism
-25
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-260
-2.3pp
Hinduism
0
+1.0pp
Baptist
-163
-1.2pp
Islam
-21
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-124
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Millars Well. 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 | 1,040 | 49.9% | 46.9% | 2,181 | 29.1% | 35.1% | -1,141 | +20.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 347 | 16.6% | 15.2% | 1,546 | 20.7% | 21.1% | -1,199 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 302 | 14.5% | 18.7% | 505 | 6.7% | 15.2% | -203 | +7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 108 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 1,835 | 24.5% | 11.7% | -1,727 | -19.3pp |
| Buddhism | 47 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 72 | 1.0% | 1.6% | -25 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 296 | 4.0% | 2.7% | -260 | -2.3pp |
| Hinduism | 29 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 29 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0 | +1.0pp |
| Baptist | 27 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 190 | 2.5% | 1.7% | -163 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 25 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 46 | 0.6% | 0.7% | -21 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 140 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -124 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 2,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,482 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,396 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.