Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonora (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Islam
Buddhism
Baptist
Churches of Christ (Conference)
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.