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 Scott River East, accounting for 60.3% (35 people). This share was higher than Nannup (S) (48.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people, while its share fell by 18.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scott River East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scott River East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nannup (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scott River East, with comparison markers for Nannup (S).
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
-18.3pp
Data table
Religion for Scott River East. 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 | 35 | 60.3% | 48.3% | 11 | 78.6% | 41.5% | +24 | -18.3pp |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.