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, Seventh-day Adventist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Nokaning, accounting for 25% (12 people). This share was higher than Merredin (S) (2.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,265 people and 16.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nokaning - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nokaning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nokaning, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
25.0%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-16.8pp
10
20.8%
-16.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,265
-16.8pp
Data table
Religion for Nokaning. 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 | |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 25.0% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 20.8% | 43.0% | 1,275 | 37.6% | 35.3% | -1,265 | -16.8pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,345 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.