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 Burracoppin, accounting for 39.4% (43 people). This share was lower than Merredin (S) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burracoppin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burracoppin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burracoppin, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+14.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-10
-12.6pp
Not stated
0
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Burracoppin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Merredin (S)% | Count | % | Merredin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 39.4% | 43.0% | 24 | 24.7% | 35.3% | +19 | +14.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 18.3% | 11.5% | 19 | 19.6% | 16.3% | +1 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 18.3% | 15.6% | 30 | 30.9% | 20.3% | -10 | -12.6pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 16 | 16.5% | 10.0% | 0 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 9.2% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.