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 Katrine, accounting for 41.5% (27 people). This share was similar to Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 22 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Katrine - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Katrine
Northam (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

27

% of total

41.5%

Change from 2016

+22.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

14

% of total

21.5%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

-19.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Katrine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Religion for Katrine. 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 described2741.5%41.6%819.5%29.2%+19+22.0pp
Western Catholic1421.5%17.1%1024.4%20.2%+4-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia1320.0%12.5%1639.0%18.0%-3-19.0pp
Total65100.0%100.0%41100.0%100.0%+240.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.