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 Spencers Brook, accounting for 29.5% (23 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Spencers Brook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Spencers Brook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Spencers Brook, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
23
29.5%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
21
26.9%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
15
19.2%
+9.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
12
15.4%
+4.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
+8
+9.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+4.6pp
Data table
Religion for Spencers Brook. 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 | 23 | 29.5% | 41.6% | 25 | 33.8% | 29.2% | -2 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 26.9% | 12.5% | 17 | 23.0% | 18.0% | +4 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 19.2% | 17.1% | 7 | 9.5% | 20.2% | +8 | +9.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 15.4% | 2.9% | 8 | 10.8% | 2.6% | +4 | +4.6pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.