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 2,412 people and 18 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.
Chart view
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
+18.0pp
2,428
49.4%
+18.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
809
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
809
16.5%
+4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
749
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
749
15.2%
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
261
5.3%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
127
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
127
2.6%
-3.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
101
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
101
2.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
86
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
86
1.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
80
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-18.0pp
80
1.6%
-18.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
54
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
54
1.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
45
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-14.8pp
45
0.9%
-14.8pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,412
+18.0pp
Western Catholic
+803
+4.7pp
Not stated
+745
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+257
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+124
-3.3pp
Baptist
+70
-18.0pp
Uniting Church
+37
-14.8pp
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% | 16 | 31.4% | 35.1% | +2,412 | +18.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 809 | 16.5% | 15.2% | 6 | 11.8% | 21.1% | +803 | +4.7pp |
| Not stated | 749 | 15.2% | 18.7% | 4 | 7.8% | 15.2% | +745 | +7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 5.3% | 5.9% | 4 | 7.8% | 11.7% | +257 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 127 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3 | 5.9% | 2.7% | +124 | -3.3pp |
| Hinduism | 101 | 2.1% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Islam | 86 | 1.8% | 1.0% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Baptist | 80 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 10 | 19.6% | 1.7% | +70 | -18.0pp |
| Buddhism | 54 | 1.1% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 45 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 8 | 15.7% | 1.8% | +37 | -14.8pp |
| Total | 4,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,863 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.