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 Cherry Tree Pool, accounting for 34.2% (27 people). This share was lower than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cherry Tree Pool - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cherry Tree Pool in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cherry Tree Pool, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
+8
+8.7pp
Data table
Religion for Cherry Tree Pool. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kojonup (S)% | Count | % | Kojonup (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 34.2% | 41.6% | 16 | 27.6% | 28.7% | +11 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 17.7% | 19.4% | 15 | 25.9% | 25.8% | -1 | -8.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 13.9% | 5.4% | 3 | 5.2% | 5.9% | +8 | +8.7pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.