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 Nangeenan, accounting for 32.4% (23 people). This share was lower than Merredin (S) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 20.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nangeenan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nangeenan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nangeenan, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+20.5pp
23
32.4%
+20.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
20
28.2%
+16.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+20.5pp
Not stated
+13
+16.3pp
Data table
Religion for Nangeenan. 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 | 23 | 32.4% | 43.0% | 7 | 11.9% | 35.3% | +16 | +20.5pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 28.2% | 12.9% | 7 | 11.9% | 10.0% | +13 | +16.3pp |
| Total | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.