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 Murchison (S), accounting for 41.2% (42 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 17.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murchison (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murchison (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 Murchison (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
-2
+8.1pp
Not stated
-33
-17.5pp
Data table
Religion for Murchison (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 | 42 | 41.2% | 45.6% | 34 | 23.3% | 33.8% | +8 | +17.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 31.4% | 15.7% | 34 | 23.3% | 19.3% | -2 | +8.1pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 16.7% | 12.1% | 50 | 34.2% | 12.4% | -33 | -17.5pp |
| Total | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.