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 Koorda (S), accounting for 47.1% (169 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 38 people and 6.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Koorda (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Koorda (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.

Koorda (S)
Regional WA

No Religion, so described

2021 count

169

% of total

47.1%

Change from 2016

+15.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

70

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

-6.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

63

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-4.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

25

% of total

7.0%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

13

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Koorda (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Religion for Koorda (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional WA%Count%Regional WA%Countpp
No Religion, so described16947.1%45.6%13432.1%33.8%+35+15.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia7019.5%11.3%10825.9%16.4%-38-6.4pp
Western Catholic6317.5%15.7%9021.6%19.3%-27-4.1pp
Not stated257.0%12.1%358.4%12.4%-10-1.4pp
Uniting Church133.6%2.1%184.3%3.2%-5-0.7pp
Total359100.0%100.0%417100.0%100.0%-580.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.