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 Narembeen (S), accounting for 35.6% (281 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 65 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narembeen (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narembeen (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narembeen (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
281
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
281
35.6%
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
147
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
147
18.6%
-8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
135
17.1%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
115
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
115
14.6%
-6.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
35
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
35
4.4%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
21
2.7%
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.6%
-
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
13
1.6%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
1.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+54
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-65
-8.3pp
Not stated
+48
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
-47
-6.0pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+17
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
+1
+0.2pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-8
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Narembeen (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 | 281 | 35.6% | 45.6% | 227 | 28.8% | 33.8% | +54 | +6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 147 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 212 | 26.9% | 16.4% | -65 | -8.3pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 17.1% | 12.1% | 87 | 11.0% | 12.4% | +48 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 115 | 14.6% | 15.7% | 162 | 20.6% | 19.3% | -47 | -6.0pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 35 | 4.4% | 0.3% | 18 | 2.3% | 0.4% | +17 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 20 | 2.5% | 3.2% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 1.6% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 13 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 21 | 2.7% | 0.5% | -8 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 12 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 790 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.