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 Jalbarragup, accounting for 47.6% (78 people). This share was lower than Nannup (S) (48.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jalbarragup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jalbarragup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nannup (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jalbarragup, with comparison markers for Nannup (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+7.1pp
Not stated
+17
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
+3
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-9.5pp
Data table
Religion for Jalbarragup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nannup (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nannup (S)% | Count | % | Nannup (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 78 | 47.6% | 48.3% | 49 | 40.5% | 41.5% | +29 | +7.1pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 17.7% | 15.6% | 12 | 9.9% | 12.7% | +17 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 14.0% | 10.7% | 20 | 16.5% | 11.8% | +3 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 12.8% | 15.5% | 27 | 22.3% | 19.8% | -6 | -9.5pp |
| Total | 164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +43 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.