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 Mount Magnet (S), accounting for 24.2% (155 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 11 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Magnet (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Magnet (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Magnet (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Not stated
2021 count
317
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+23.8pp
317
49.5%
+23.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
155
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
155
24.2%
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
68
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
68
10.6%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
43
6.7%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
24
3.7%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
13
2.0%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
11
1.7%
-2.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+190
+23.8pp
No Religion, so described
0
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
-9
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
-11
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Magnet (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 | |
| Not stated | 317 | 49.5% | 12.1% | 127 | 25.7% | 12.4% | +190 | +23.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 155 | 24.2% | 45.6% | 155 | 31.3% | 33.8% | 0 | -7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 68 | 10.6% | 15.7% | 77 | 15.6% | 19.3% | -9 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 43 | 8.7% | 16.4% | 0 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 15 | 3.0% | 3.3% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 6 | 1.2% | 3.2% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 22 | 4.4% | 1.4% | -11 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 495 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.