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 Manjimup (S), accounting for 49% (4,465 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,070 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manjimup (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manjimup (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manjimup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,465
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
4,465
49.0%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,459
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,459
16.0%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,069
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
1,069
11.7%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
860
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
860
9.4%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
218
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
218
2.4%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
166
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
166
1.8%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
142
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
142
1.6%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
88
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
88
1.0%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
85
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
85
0.9%
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
67
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
67
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,070
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
-431
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-493
-5.2pp
Not stated
-157
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-97
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-66
-0.7pp
Baptist
-9
0.0pp
Islam
+41
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-17
-0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-13
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Manjimup (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 | 4,465 | 49.0% | 45.6% | 3,395 | 36.8% | 33.8% | +1,070 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,459 | 16.0% | 15.7% | 1,890 | 20.5% | 19.3% | -431 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,069 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 1,562 | 16.9% | 16.4% | -493 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 860 | 9.4% | 12.1% | 1,017 | 11.0% | 12.4% | -157 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 218 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 315 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -97 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 166 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 232 | 2.5% | 3.3% | -66 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 142 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 151 | 1.6% | 1.8% | -9 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 88 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 47 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +41 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 85 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 102 | 1.1% | 1.4% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 67 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 80 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -109 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.