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 Jennapullin, accounting for 38.8% (31 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 31.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jennapullin - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Jennapullin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jennapullin, with comparison markers for Northam (S).

Jennapullin
Northam (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

31

% of total

38.8%

Change from 2016

+31.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

-26.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

16.3%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Data table

Religion for Jennapullin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).

Religion for Jennapullin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Religion for Jennapullin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Northam (S)%Count%Northam (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3138.8%41.6%37.7%29.2%+28+31.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia1620.0%12.5%1846.2%18.0%-2-26.2pp
Western Catholic1620.0%17.1%717.9%20.2%+9+2.1pp
Not stated1316.3%13.6%717.9%15.0%+6-1.6pp
Total80100.0%100.0%39100.0%100.0%+410.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.