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 Herron, accounting for 49.2% (214 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 92 people and 20.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Herron - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Herron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Herron, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).

Herron
Mandurah (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

214

% of total

49.2%

Change from 2016

+20.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

78

% of total

17.9%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

73

% of total

16.8%

Change from 2016

-5.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

7.1%

Change from 2016

-8.5pp

Data table

Religion for Herron. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).

Religion for Herron. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
Religion for Herron. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mandurah (C)%Count%Mandurah (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described21449.2%45.5%12228.4%32.9%+92+20.8pp
Western Catholic7817.9%15.6%8118.8%18.4%-3-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia7316.8%15.8%9722.6%21.6%-24-5.8pp
Not stated317.1%7.1%6715.6%8.8%-36-8.5pp
Total435100.0%100.0%430100.0%100.0%+50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.