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 Muluckine, accounting for 47.7% (103 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 84 people and 8.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Muluckine - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Muluckine
Northam (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

103

% of total

47.7%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

38

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

28

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

-25.8pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

4.6%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Muluckine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
Religion for Muluckine. 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 described10347.7%41.6%1938.8%29.2%+84+8.9pp
Western Catholic3817.6%17.1%48.2%20.2%+34+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia2813.0%12.5%1020.4%18.0%+18-7.4pp
Not stated156.9%13.6%1632.7%15.0%-1-25.8pp
Christianity, nfd104.6%2.9%--2.6%--
Total216100.0%100.0%49100.0%100.0%+1670.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.