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 Orchid Valley, accounting for 45.8% (11 people). This share was higher than Kojonup (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 4 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Orchid Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Orchid Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kojonup (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orchid Valley, with comparison markers for Kojonup (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
11
45.8%
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
10
41.7%
+7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Orchid Valley. 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 | 11 | 45.8% | 41.6% | 10 | 38.5% | 28.7% | +1 | +7.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 41.7% | 19.4% | 9 | 34.6% | 25.8% | +1 | +7.1pp |
| Total | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.