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 Kalbarri, accounting for 45.3% (671 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 111 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kalbarri - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kalbarri in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalbarri, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
671
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
671
45.3%
+7.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
244
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
244
16.5%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
222
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
222
15.0%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
198
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
198
13.4%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
26
1.8%
-0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
24
1.6%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
0.9%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
0.8%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
0.8%
-1.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
11
0.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+86
+7.9pp
Not stated
+47
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-111
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
-67
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-14
-0.8pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-0.8pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-17
-1.1pp
Inadequately described
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kalbarri. 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 | 671 | 45.3% | 39.3% | 585 | 37.4% | 31.9% | +86 | +7.9pp |
| Not stated | 244 | 16.5% | 16.1% | 197 | 12.6% | 11.5% | +47 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 222 | 15.0% | 17.7% | 333 | 21.3% | 24.2% | -111 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 198 | 13.4% | 16.6% | 265 | 17.0% | 20.3% | -67 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 40 | 2.6% | 3.7% | -14 | -0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 18 | 1.2% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 26 | 1.7% | 2.5% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 12 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 29 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 11 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.