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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ngaanyatjarraku (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
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.