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 Irishtown (WA), accounting for 35% (35 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Irishtown (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Irishtown (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Irishtown (WA), with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-
35
35.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-
19
19.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
12.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Irishtown (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 35.0% | 41.6% | - | - | 29.2% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 19.0% | 17.1% | - | - | 20.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 12 | 12.0% | 13.6% | - | - | 15.0% | - | - |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.