Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Northam, accounting for 40.1% (2,666 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 786 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northam - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northam in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northam, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Brethren
Jehovah's Witnesses
Baptist
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+786
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-195
-3.2pp
Not stated
+27
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-329
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-46
-0.7pp
Brethren
-8
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-22
-0.4pp
Baptist
-31
-0.5pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Northam. 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 | 2,666 | 40.1% | 41.6% | 1,880 | 28.8% | 29.2% | +786 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,253 | 18.9% | 17.1% | 1,448 | 22.1% | 20.2% | -195 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 802 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 775 | 11.9% | 15.0% | +27 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 768 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 1,097 | 16.8% | 18.0% | -329 | -5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 202 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 196 | 3.0% | 2.6% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 151 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 197 | 3.0% | 3.0% | -46 | -0.7pp |
| Brethren | 140 | 2.1% | 1.2% | 148 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 89 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 111 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 77 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 108 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -31 | -0.5pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 71 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 55 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,538 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +107 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.