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 Northampton (S), accounting for 39.3% (1,270 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 229 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Northampton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Northampton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northampton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,270
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
1,270
39.3%
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
572
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
572
17.7%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
538
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
538
16.6%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
521
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
521
16.1%
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
97
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
97
3.0%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
43
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
43
1.3%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
31
1.0%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
31
1.0%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
25
0.8%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+212
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-229
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-135
-3.7pp
Not stated
+139
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
-27
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-39
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+2
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-18
-0.5pp
Lutheran
+11
+0.4pp
Baptist
0
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Northampton (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,270 | 39.3% | 45.6% | 1,058 | 31.9% | 33.8% | +212 | +7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 572 | 17.7% | 11.3% | 801 | 24.2% | 16.4% | -229 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 538 | 16.6% | 15.7% | 673 | 20.3% | 19.3% | -135 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 521 | 16.1% | 12.1% | 382 | 11.5% | 12.4% | +139 | +4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 97 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 124 | 3.7% | 3.2% | -27 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 43 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 82 | 2.5% | 3.3% | -39 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 29 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 49 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 14 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 18 | 0.6% | 1.6% | 18 | 0.5% | 1.8% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -78 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.