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 Bakers Hill, accounting for 51.3% (649 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 221 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bakers Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bakers Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bakers Hill, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
649
% of total
51.3%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
649
51.3%
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
183
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
183
14.5%
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
162
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
162
12.8%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
153
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
153
12.1%
+4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
38
3.0%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
22
1.7%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.2%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
0.9%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
0.8%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+221
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-86
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
-10
-2.7pp
Not stated
+71
+4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-22
-2.3pp
Baptist
-5
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-19
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Bakers Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 649 | 51.3% | 41.6% | 428 | 38.5% | 29.2% | +221 | +12.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 183 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 269 | 24.2% | 18.0% | -86 | -9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 162 | 12.8% | 17.1% | 172 | 15.5% | 20.2% | -10 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 153 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 82 | 7.4% | 15.0% | +71 | +4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 31 | 2.8% | 2.6% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 44 | 4.0% | 3.0% | -22 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 20 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 29 | 2.6% | 1.4% | -19 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 1,265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +152 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.