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 Morawa (S), accounting for 39% (256 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 84 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morawa (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morawa (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morawa (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
256
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
256
39.0%
+8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
161
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
161
24.5%
+13.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
100
15.2%
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
90
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
90
13.7%
-10.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+8.5pp
Not stated
+77
+13.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-66
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
-84
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Morawa (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 | 256 | 39.0% | 45.6% | 224 | 30.5% | 33.8% | +32 | +8.5pp |
| Not stated | 161 | 24.5% | 12.1% | 84 | 11.4% | 12.4% | +77 | +13.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 166 | 22.6% | 16.4% | -66 | -7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 90 | 13.7% | 15.7% | 174 | 23.7% | 19.3% | -84 | -10.0pp |
| Total | 656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -79 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.