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 Lake Grace (S), accounting for 45.5% (576 people). This share was similar to Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 216 people and 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Grace (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Grace (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Grace (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
576
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
576
45.5%
+16.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
203
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
203
16.0%
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
196
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
196
15.5%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
109
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
109
8.6%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
62
4.9%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
50
3.9%
-2.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
15
1.2%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
14
1.1%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+216
+16.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-74
-6.2pp
Western Catholic
-50
-4.2pp
Not stated
-43
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-32
-2.7pp
Baptist
-3
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Grace (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 576 | 45.5% | 45.6% | 360 | 28.8% | 33.8% | +216 | +16.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 203 | 16.0% | 11.3% | 277 | 22.2% | 16.4% | -74 | -6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 196 | 15.5% | 15.7% | 246 | 19.7% | 19.3% | -50 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 109 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 152 | 12.2% | 12.4% | -43 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 62 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 52 | 4.2% | 3.3% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 3.9% | 2.1% | 82 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -32 | -2.7pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 18 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 30 | 2.4% | 1.4% | -16 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 1,266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.