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 Alma (WA), accounting for 36.8% (42 people). This share was lower than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 19 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alma (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alma (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alma (WA), with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
42
36.8%
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
30
26.3%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
20
17.5%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
12
10.5%
-17.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+7.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-6.7pp
Not stated
+15
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
-19
-17.2pp
Data table
Religion for Alma (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 42 | 36.8% | 39.3% | 33 | 29.5% | 31.9% | +9 | +7.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 26.3% | 17.7% | 37 | 33.0% | 24.2% | -7 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 17.5% | 16.1% | 5 | 4.5% | 11.5% | +15 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 10.5% | 16.6% | 31 | 27.7% | 20.3% | -19 | -17.2pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.