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 Ngaanyatjarraku (S), accounting for 27.3% (370 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 251 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ngaanyatjarraku (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ngaanyatjarraku (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ngaanyatjarraku (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
370
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
370
27.3%
+19.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
328
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-24.8pp
328
24.2%
-24.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
321
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
321
23.7%
-1.7pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
163
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
163
12.0%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
51
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
51
3.8%
+2.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
37
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
37
2.7%
+2.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
19
1.4%
+0.2pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
17
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.1%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
11
0.8%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+251
+19.9pp
Not stated
-458
-24.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-87
-1.7pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+79
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
+26
+2.2pp
Lutheran
+28
+2.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-1
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-35
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ngaanyatjarraku (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 | 370 | 27.3% | 45.6% | 119 | 7.4% | 33.8% | +251 | +19.9pp |
| Not stated | 328 | 24.2% | 12.1% | 786 | 49.0% | 12.4% | -458 | -24.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 321 | 23.7% | 3.2% | 408 | 25.4% | 3.3% | -87 | -1.7pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 163 | 12.0% | 0.2% | 84 | 5.2% | 0.2% | +79 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 51 | 3.8% | 15.7% | 25 | 1.6% | 19.3% | +26 | +2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 37 | 2.7% | 0.3% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +28 | +2.1pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 19 | 1.4% | 0.3% | 20 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 17 | 1.3% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 1.1% | 11.3% | 27 | 1.7% | 16.4% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 46 | 2.9% | 3.2% | -35 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 1,353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -252 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.