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 Buckland (WA), accounting for 21.4% (12 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 29.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Buckland (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Buckland (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Buckland (WA), with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+6
+6.5pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
0
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Buckland (WA). 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 | |
| Not stated | 17 | 30.4% | 13.6% | 11 | 23.9% | 15.0% | +6 | +6.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 21.4% | 41.6% | 4 | 8.7% | 29.2% | +8 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 19.6% | 17.1% | 11 | 23.9% | 20.2% | 0 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.