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 Katanning (S), accounting for 35.1% (1,421 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 360 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Katanning (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Katanning (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katanning (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,421
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
1,421
35.1%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
496
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
496
12.2%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
489
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
489
12.1%
-3.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
402
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
402
9.9%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
347
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
347
8.6%
-3.6pp
Islam
2021 count
342
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
342
8.4%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
146
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
146
3.6%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
73
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
73
1.8%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
71
1.8%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
45
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
45
1.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+360
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-35
-0.6pp
Not stated
-138
-3.0pp
Baptist
+4
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-160
-3.6pp
Islam
-67
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.4pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-34
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
+12
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Katanning (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,421 | 35.1% | 45.6% | 1,061 | 25.6% | 33.8% | +360 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 496 | 12.2% | 15.7% | 531 | 12.8% | 19.3% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 489 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 627 | 15.1% | 12.4% | -138 | -3.0pp |
| Baptist | 402 | 9.9% | 1.6% | 398 | 9.6% | 1.8% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 347 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 507 | 12.2% | 16.4% | -160 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 342 | 8.4% | 0.7% | 409 | 9.9% | 0.6% | -67 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 146 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 131 | 3.2% | 3.3% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 73 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 73 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 105 | 2.5% | 3.2% | -34 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 45 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 33 | 0.8% | 1.4% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,050 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -92 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.