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 Mokine, accounting for 46.3% (100 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 79 people, while its share fell by 12 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Mokine - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Mokine
Northam (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

100

% of total

46.3%

Change from 2016

-12.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

49

% of total

22.7%

Change from 2016

+8.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

-12.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Mokine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Religion for Mokine. 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 described10046.3%41.6%2158.3%29.2%+79-12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia4922.7%12.5%513.9%18.0%+44+8.8pp
Western Catholic2511.6%17.1%38.3%20.2%+22+3.3pp
Not stated146.5%13.6%719.4%15.0%+7-12.9pp
Total216100.0%100.0%36100.0%100.0%+1800.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.