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 Menzies (S), accounting for 37.4% (192 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 63 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Menzies (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Menzies (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 Menzies (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
192
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
192
37.4%
+11.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
164
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
164
32.0%
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
55
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
55
10.7%
-3.6pp
Christian Community Churches of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
25
4.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
24
4.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
21
4.1%
-1.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
14
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
14
2.7%
-2.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+63
+11.4pp
Not stated
+94
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
-16
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-1.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-13
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Menzies (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 | 192 | 37.4% | 45.6% | 129 | 26.0% | 33.8% | +63 | +11.4pp |
| Not stated | 164 | 32.0% | 12.1% | 70 | 14.1% | 12.4% | +94 | +17.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 55 | 10.7% | 15.7% | 71 | 14.3% | 19.3% | -16 | -3.6pp |
| Christian Community Churches of Australia | 25 | 4.9% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 4.7% | 11.3% | 28 | 5.6% | 16.4% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 27 | 5.4% | 3.3% | -6 | -1.3pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 14 | 2.7% | 0.3% | 27 | 5.4% | 0.4% | -13 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 513 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.