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 Malabaine, accounting for 31.8% (14 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Malabaine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Malabaine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malabaine, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
14
31.8%
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
13
29.5%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
-2
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Malabaine. 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 | 14 | 31.8% | 41.6% | 10 | 22.2% | 29.2% | +4 | +9.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 29.5% | 17.1% | 15 | 33.3% | 20.2% | -2 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.