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 Sandy Gully (WA), accounting for 24.6% (28 people). This share was lower than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2 people, while its share fell by 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sandy Gully (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sandy Gully (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandy Gully (WA), with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
28
24.6%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
27
23.7%
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
22
19.3%
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
18
15.8%
-7.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-5.3pp
Not stated
+16
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
-2
-7.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sandy Gully (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 | 28 | 24.6% | 39.3% | 26 | 29.9% | 31.9% | +2 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 23.7% | 16.1% | 11 | 12.6% | 11.5% | +16 | +11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 19.3% | 17.7% | 21 | 24.1% | 24.2% | +1 | -4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 20 | 23.0% | 20.3% | -2 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.