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 Muradup, accounting for 37.2% (35 people). This share was lower than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 17 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Muradup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Muradup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Muradup, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+20.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-9.8pp
Western Catholic
-8
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
+1
+3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Muradup. 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 | 35 | 37.2% | 41.6% | 20 | 16.8% | 28.7% | +15 | +20.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 21.3% | 19.4% | 37 | 31.1% | 25.8% | -17 | -9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 25 | 21.0% | 16.0% | -8 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 11.7% | 5.4% | 10 | 8.4% | 5.9% | +1 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.