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 Nukarni, accounting for 35.5% (11 people). This share was lower than Merredin (S) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 905 people, while its share rose by 0.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Nukarni - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Nukarni in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Merredin (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Nukarni, with comparison markers for Merredin (S).

Nukarni
Merredin (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

11

% of total

35.5%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Nukarni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).

Religion for Nukarni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
Religion for Nukarni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Merredin (S)%Count%Merredin (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1135.5%43.0%91634.8%35.3%-905+0.7pp
Total31100.0%100.0%2,632100.0%100.0%-2,6010.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.