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 Nickol, accounting for 49.4% (2,428 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 702 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nickol - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nickol in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nickol, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,428
% of total
49.4%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
2,428
49.4%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
809
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
809
16.5%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
749
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
749
15.2%
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
261
5.3%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
127
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
127
2.6%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
101
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
101
2.1%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
86
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
86
1.8%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
80
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
80
1.6%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
54
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
54
1.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
45
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
45
0.9%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+702
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-223
-5.8pp
Not stated
+281
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-251
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+29
+0.5pp
Islam
+38
+0.8pp
Baptist
-41
-1.0pp
Buddhism
-16
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-45
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nickol. 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 | 2,428 | 49.4% | 46.9% | 1,726 | 37.3% | 35.1% | +702 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 809 | 16.5% | 15.2% | 1,032 | 22.3% | 21.1% | -223 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 749 | 15.2% | 18.7% | 468 | 10.1% | 15.2% | +281 | +5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 5.3% | 5.9% | 512 | 11.1% | 11.7% | -251 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 127 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 139 | 3.0% | 2.7% | -12 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 101 | 2.1% | 1.4% | 72 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +29 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 86 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 48 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +38 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 80 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 121 | 2.6% | 1.7% | -41 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 54 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 70 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 45 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 90 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -45 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 4,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,623 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +291 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.