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 Leonora (S), accounting for 38.9% (615 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 128 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leonora (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leonora (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonora (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
615
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
615
38.9%
+4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
517
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
517
32.7%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
165
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
165
10.4%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
73
4.6%
-6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
40
2.5%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
19
1.2%
-1.1pp
Islam
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
19
1.2%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
18
1.1%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
1.0%
-0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
1.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+128
+4.3pp
Not stated
+165
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-28
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.1pp
Buddhism
-4
-0.5pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-6
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Leonora (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 | 615 | 38.9% | 45.6% | 487 | 34.6% | 33.8% | +128 | +4.3pp |
| Not stated | 517 | 32.7% | 12.1% | 352 | 25.0% | 12.4% | +165 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 165 | 10.4% | 15.7% | 193 | 13.7% | 19.3% | -28 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 4.6% | 11.3% | 153 | 10.9% | 16.4% | -80 | -6.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 40 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 44 | 3.1% | 3.3% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 32 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Islam | 19 | 1.2% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 18 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 22 | 1.6% | 1.0% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 16 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 16 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 22 | 1.6% | 0.4% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,409 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +173 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.