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 Pegs Creek, accounting for 41.4% (856 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 217 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pegs Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pegs Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pegs Creek, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
856
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
856
41.4%
+9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
398
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
398
19.2%
0.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
315
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
315
15.2%
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
124
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
124
6.0%
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
69
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
69
3.3%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
58
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
58
2.8%
+1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
46
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
46
2.2%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
38
1.8%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
20
1.0%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
18
0.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+217
+9.1pp
Not stated
+18
0.0pp
Western Catholic
-132
-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-74
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+27
+1.2pp
Hinduism
+15
+0.6pp
Baptist
+11
+0.4pp
Islam
+13
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Pegs Creek. 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 | 856 | 41.4% | 46.9% | 639 | 32.3% | 35.1% | +217 | +9.1pp |
| Not stated | 398 | 19.2% | 18.7% | 380 | 19.2% | 15.2% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 315 | 15.2% | 15.2% | 447 | 22.6% | 21.1% | -132 | -7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 124 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 198 | 10.0% | 11.7% | -74 | -4.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 69 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 49 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +20 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 58 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 31 | 1.6% | 1.6% | +27 | +1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 46 | 2.2% | 1.4% | 31 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +15 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 27 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 20 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +13 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 28 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,068 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,980 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +88 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.