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 Kojonup, accounting for 43.9% (497 people). This share was higher than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 127 people and 15.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kojonup - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kojonup
Kojonup (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

497

% of total

43.9%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

201

% of total

17.8%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

193

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

-7.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

88

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

-5.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

56

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Baptist

2021 count

44

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+0.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

17

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kojonup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kojonup (S).
Religion for Kojonup. 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 described49743.9%41.6%37028.7%28.7%+127+15.2pp
Western Catholic20117.8%15.7%22517.5%16.0%-24+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia19317.1%19.4%31024.1%25.8%-117-7.0pp
Not stated887.8%9.4%17113.3%12.6%-83-5.5pp
Uniting Church565.0%5.4%866.7%5.9%-30-1.7pp
Baptist443.9%3.7%463.6%3.2%-2+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd171.5%1.4%272.1%2.9%-10-0.6pp
Total1,131100.0%100.0%1,288100.0%100.0%-1570.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.