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 Pinwernying, accounting for 55.9% (52 people). This share was higher than Katanning (S) (35.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 29.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Pinwernying - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Pinwernying in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katanning (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Pinwernying, with comparison markers for Katanning (S).

Pinwernying
Katanning (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

52

% of total

55.9%

Change from 2016

+29.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

+2.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

12.9%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Data table

Religion for Pinwernying. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).

Religion for Pinwernying. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).
Religion for Pinwernying. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katanning (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Katanning (S)%Count%Katanning (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5255.9%35.1%2226.0%25.6%+30+29.9pp
Western Catholic1819.4%12.2%1416.8%12.8%+4+2.6pp
Not stated1212.9%12.1%1416.0%15.1%-2-3.1pp
Total93100.0%100.0%86100.0%100.0%+70.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.