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 Narrogin Valley, accounting for 45.5% (46 people). This share was higher than Narrogin (S) (39.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 14 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narrogin Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narrogin Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrogin (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrogin Valley, with comparison markers for Narrogin (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Narrogin Valley. 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 | 46 | 45.5% | 39.2% | 41 | 33.9% | 29.0% | +5 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 22.8% | 17.2% | 19 | 15.7% | 19.6% | +4 | +7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 21.8% | 13.5% | 36 | 29.8% | 17.5% | -14 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.