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 Nannup (S), accounting for 48.3% (734 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 189 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nannup (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nannup (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nannup (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
734
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
734
48.3%
+6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
237
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
237
15.6%
+2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
235
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
235
15.5%
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
163
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
163
10.7%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
36
2.4%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
30
2.0%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
1.1%
-0.9pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
0.9%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+189
+6.8pp
Not stated
+70
+2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
+8
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-22
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-9
-0.9pp
Inadequately described
-1
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nannup (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 | 734 | 48.3% | 45.6% | 545 | 41.5% | 33.8% | +189 | +6.8pp |
| Not stated | 237 | 15.6% | 12.1% | 167 | 12.7% | 12.4% | +70 | +2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 235 | 15.5% | 11.3% | 260 | 19.8% | 16.4% | -25 | -4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 163 | 10.7% | 15.7% | 155 | 11.8% | 19.3% | +8 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 58 | 4.4% | 3.2% | -22 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 27 | 2.1% | 3.3% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 26 | 2.0% | 1.4% | -9 | -0.9pp |
| Inadequately described | 14 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 15 | 1.1% | 0.5% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 11 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,521 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +207 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.