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, accounting for 34.3% (1,248 people). This share was lower than Katanning (S) (35.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,295 people, while its share rose by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Katanning - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Katanning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katanning (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Katanning, with comparison markers for Katanning (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,248
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,248
34.3%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
442
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
442
12.2%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
428
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
428
11.8%
-4.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
382
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
382
10.5%
+8.4pp
Islam
2021 count
338
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
338
9.3%
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
294
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
294
8.1%
-7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
125
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
125
3.4%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
74
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
74
2.0%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
59
1.6%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
41
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
41
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2,295
+0.3pp
Not stated
-722
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,292
-4.7pp
Baptist
+164
+8.4pp
Islam
+130
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,372
-7.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-266
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-90
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-88
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-115
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Katanning. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | % | Katanning (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,248 | 34.3% | 35.1% | 3,543 | 34.0% | 25.6% | -2,295 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 442 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 1,164 | 11.2% | 15.1% | -722 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 428 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 1,720 | 16.5% | 12.8% | -1,292 | -4.7pp |
| Baptist | 382 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 218 | 2.1% | 9.6% | +164 | +8.4pp |
| Islam | 338 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 208 | 2.0% | 9.9% | +130 | +7.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 294 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 1,666 | 16.0% | 12.2% | -1,372 | -7.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 125 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 391 | 3.7% | 3.2% | -266 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 74 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 164 | 1.6% | 1.8% | -90 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 147 | 1.4% | 2.5% | -88 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 41 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 156 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -115 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 3,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,427 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,790 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.