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 Irishtown (WA), accounting for 35% (35 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 9 percentage points.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Irishtown (WA), with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
+1
-5.7pp
Not stated
+2
-1.7pp
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% | 19 | 26.0% | 29.2% | +16 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 19.0% | 17.1% | 18 | 24.7% | 20.2% | +1 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 10 | 13.7% | 15.0% | +2 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.