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 Marshall (S), accounting for 39.3% (178 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 47 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Marshall (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Marshall (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Marshall (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
178
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
178
39.3%
+10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
93
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
93
20.5%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
76
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
76
16.8%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
52
11.5%
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
15
3.3%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
14
3.1%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-15
-0.6pp
Not stated
+1
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-14
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Marshall (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 | 178 | 39.3% | 45.6% | 152 | 29.1% | 33.8% | +26 | +10.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 93 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 140 | 26.8% | 16.4% | -47 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 76 | 16.8% | 15.7% | 91 | 17.4% | 19.3% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 11.5% | 12.1% | 51 | 9.8% | 12.4% | +1 | +1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 16 | 3.1% | 3.3% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 3.1% | 2.1% | 28 | 5.4% | 3.2% | -14 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 453 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -69 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.