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 Narrogin, accounting for 38.9% (1,525 people). This share was lower than Narrogin (S) (39.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 485 people, while its share fell by 54.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narrogin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narrogin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrogin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrogin, with comparison markers for Narrogin (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,525
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
-
1,525
38.9%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
671
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-
671
17.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
491
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-54.2pp
491
12.5%
-54.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
485
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-20.9pp
485
12.4%
-20.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
147
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
147
3.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
141
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
141
3.6%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
117
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
117
3.0%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
57
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
57
1.5%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
49
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
49
1.3%
-
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
28
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
28
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+485
-54.2pp
Not stated
+482
-20.9pp
Data table
Religion for Narrogin. 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 | 1,525 | 38.9% | 39.2% | - | - | 29.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 671 | 17.1% | 17.2% | - | - | 19.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 491 | 12.5% | 13.5% | 6 | 66.7% | 17.5% | +485 | -54.2pp |
| Not stated | 485 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 3 | 33.3% | 11.8% | +482 | -20.9pp |
| Baptist | 147 | 3.8% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 141 | 3.6% | 3.7% | - | - | 5.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 117 | 3.0% | 3.3% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 57 | 1.5% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 49 | 1.3% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 28 | 0.7% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 3,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,909 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.