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 Point Samson, accounting for 57.4% (139 people). This share was higher than Karratha (C) (46.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 61 people and 24.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Point Samson - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Point Samson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Point Samson, with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
139
% of total
57.4%
Change from 2016
+24.5pp
139
57.4%
+24.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-15.1pp
33
13.6%
-15.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
30
12.4%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
14
5.8%
-10.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
11
4.5%
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
10
4.1%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+61
+24.5pp
Western Catholic
-35
-15.1pp
Not stated
+3
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-10.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
+7
+2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Point Samson. 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 | 139 | 57.4% | 46.9% | 78 | 32.9% | 35.1% | +61 | +24.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 13.6% | 15.2% | 68 | 28.7% | 21.1% | -35 | -15.1pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 12.4% | 18.7% | 27 | 11.4% | 15.2% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 39 | 16.5% | 11.7% | -25 | -10.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4 | 1.7% | 2.7% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.