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 Hines Hill, accounting for 29.6% (16 people). This share was lower than Merredin (S) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 3 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hines Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hines Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hines Hill, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
-4.4pp
Not stated
+13
+23.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Hines Hill. 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 | 16 | 29.6% | 43.0% | 16 | 34.0% | 35.3% | 0 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 29.6% | 12.9% | 3 | 6.4% | 10.0% | +13 | +23.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 20.4% | 11.5% | 8 | 17.0% | 16.3% | +3 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.