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 No religion, which increased by 321 people and 10 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
+10.0pp
1,040
49.9%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
347
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
347
16.6%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
302
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
302
14.5%
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
108
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
108
5.2%
-6.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
47
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
47
2.3%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
36
1.7%
-0.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
1.4%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
27
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
27
1.3%
-1.0pp
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
-0.6pp
16
0.8%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+321
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-55
-5.7pp
Not stated
+148
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-96
-6.1pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.9pp
Hinduism
+5
+0.1pp
Baptist
-14
-1.0pp
Islam
-7
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.6pp
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% | 719 | 39.9% | 35.1% | +321 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 347 | 16.6% | 15.2% | 402 | 22.3% | 21.1% | -55 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 302 | 14.5% | 18.7% | 154 | 8.6% | 15.2% | +148 | +5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 108 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 204 | 11.3% | 11.7% | -96 | -6.1pp |
| Buddhism | 47 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 38 | 2.1% | 1.6% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 46 | 2.6% | 2.7% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Hinduism | 29 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 24 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 27 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 41 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -14 | -1.0pp |
| Islam | 25 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 32 | 1.8% | 0.7% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 25 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 2,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +286 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.