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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in South Burracoppin, accounting for 38.7% (12 people). This share was higher than Merredin (S) (15.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 18 people and 13.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

South Burracoppin - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

South Burracoppin
Merredin (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

38.7%

Change from 2016

+27.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for South Burracoppin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
Religion for South Burracoppin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Merredin (S)%Count%Merredin (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic1238.7%15.6%911.7%20.3%+3+27.0pp
Total31100.0%100.0%77100.0%100.0%-460.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.