Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 South Doodlakine, accounting for 41.1% (23 people). This share was lower than Kellerberrin (S) (41.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Doodlakine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Doodlakine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kellerberrin (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Doodlakine, with comparison markers for Kellerberrin (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for South Doodlakine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kellerberrin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kellerberrin (S)% | Count | % | Kellerberrin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 41.1% | 41.9% | 15 | 32.6% | 29.5% | +8 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 21.4% | 14.2% | 11 | 23.9% | 16.8% | +1 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.