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 Hillside (WA), accounting for 24.3% (18 people). This share was lower than Narrogin (S) (39.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillside (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillside (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrogin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillside (WA), with comparison markers for Narrogin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
18
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
18
24.3%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
14
18.9%
+4.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
13
17.6%
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
16.2%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+4.6pp
Not stated
+7
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
+6
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Hillside (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrogin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 18 | 24.3% | 39.2% | 8 | 22.9% | 29.0% | +10 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5 | 14.3% | 17.5% | +9 | +4.6pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 17.6% | 11.6% | 6 | 17.1% | 11.8% | +7 | +0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 16.2% | 17.2% | 6 | 17.1% | 19.6% | +6 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.