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 Tandegin, accounting for 47.6% (10 people). This share was higher than Merredin (S) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 4 people and 81 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tandegin - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Tandegin
Merredin (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

10

% of total

47.6%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Tandegin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Merredin (S).
Religion for Tandegin. 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 described1047.6%43.0%--35.3%--
Total21100.0%100.0%8100.0%100.0%+130.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.