Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Mukinbudin (S), accounting for 34.3% (200 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 63 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mukinbudin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mukinbudin (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 Mukinbudin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Christianity, nfd
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+63
+9.2pp
Western Catholic
-9
-2.5pp
Not stated
+24
+3.5pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+4
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-6.5pp
Uniting Church
-9
-2.0pp
Baptist
+10
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mukinbudin (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 | 200 | 34.3% | 45.6% | 137 | 25.1% | 33.8% | +63 | +9.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 74 | 12.7% | 15.7% | 83 | 15.2% | 19.3% | -9 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 49 | 9.0% | 12.4% | +24 | +3.5pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 54 | 9.3% | 0.3% | 50 | 9.2% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 50 | 8.6% | 3.2% | 68 | 12.5% | 3.3% | -18 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 48 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 80 | 14.7% | 16.4% | -32 | -6.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 5.7% | 2.1% | 42 | 7.7% | 3.2% | -9 | -2.0pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3 | 0.5% | 1.8% | +10 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 583 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.