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 Mingenew (S), accounting for 48.2% (196 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 56 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mingenew (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mingenew (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mingenew (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
196
48.2%
+17.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
71
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
71
17.4%
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
63
15.5%
-6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
57
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
57
14.0%
-10.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
10
2.5%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+56
+17.3pp
Not stated
+17
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
-37
-6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-10.5pp
Uniting Church
-13
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mingenew (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 196 | 48.2% | 45.6% | 140 | 30.9% | 33.8% | +56 | +17.3pp |
| Not stated | 71 | 17.4% | 12.1% | 54 | 11.9% | 12.4% | +17 | +5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 15.5% | 15.7% | 100 | 22.1% | 19.3% | -37 | -6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 57 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 111 | 24.5% | 16.4% | -54 | -10.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 23 | 5.1% | 3.2% | -13 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 407 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.