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 Kulin (S), accounting for 44.2% (334 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 112 people and 15.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kulin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kulin (S)
Regional WA

No Religion, so described

2021 count

334

% of total

44.2%

Change from 2016

+15.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

135

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

133

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

-11.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

93

% of total

12.3%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

31

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

-3.8pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

11

% of total

1.5%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kulin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Religion for Kulin (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 described33444.2%45.6%22228.6%33.8%+112+15.6pp
Western Catholic13517.9%15.7%14318.4%19.3%-8-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia13317.6%11.3%22929.5%16.4%-96-11.9pp
Not stated9312.3%12.1%769.8%12.4%+17+2.5pp
Uniting Church314.1%2.1%617.9%3.2%-30-3.8pp
Presbyterian111.5%0.9%81.0%1.4%+3+0.5pp
Total755100.0%100.0%776100.0%100.0%-210.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.