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 Jingalup, accounting for 42.2% (57 people). This share was higher than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 9.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jingalup - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jingalup, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).

Jingalup
Kojonup (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

57

% of total

42.2%

Change from 2016

+9.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

46

% of total

34.1%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

13

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Data table

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

Religion for Jingalup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Religion for Jingalup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kojonup (S)%Count%Kojonup (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5742.2%41.6%3732.5%28.7%+20+9.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia4634.1%19.4%4136.0%25.8%+5-1.9pp
Western Catholic139.6%15.7%2017.5%16.0%-7-7.9pp
Not stated107.4%9.4%97.9%12.6%+1-0.5pp
Total135100.0%100.0%114100.0%100.0%+210.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.