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 Meekatharra (S), accounting for 37.4% (440 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 96 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Meekatharra (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Meekatharra (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 Meekatharra (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
440
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
440
37.4%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
358
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
358
30.4%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
132
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
132
11.2%
-4.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
87
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
87
7.4%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
77
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
77
6.5%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
23
2.0%
+1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
11
0.9%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
11
0.9%
-0.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+96
+5.0pp
Not stated
+71
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-32
-4.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-16
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+1.3pp
Baptist
+5
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Meekatharra (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 | 440 | 37.4% | 45.6% | 344 | 32.4% | 33.8% | +96 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 358 | 30.4% | 12.1% | 287 | 27.0% | 12.4% | +71 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 132 | 11.2% | 15.7% | 164 | 15.5% | 19.3% | -32 | -4.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 87 | 7.4% | 0.4% | 103 | 9.7% | 0.5% | -16 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 77 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 86 | 8.1% | 16.4% | -9 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 7 | 0.7% | 3.3% | +16 | +1.3pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 6 | 0.6% | 1.8% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 0.9% | 2.1% | 17 | 1.6% | 3.2% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 1,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,061 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +116 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.