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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Yallabatharra, accounting for 31.3% (21 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (17.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 18 people and 8.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Yallabatharra - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Yallabatharra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Yallabatharra, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).

Yallabatharra
Northampton (S)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

31.3%

Change from 2016

+16.1pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

23.9%

Change from 2016

-8.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

20.9%

Change from 2016

-3.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

13

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Data table

Religion for Yallabatharra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).

Religion for Yallabatharra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
Religion for Yallabatharra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Northampton (S)%Count%Northampton (S)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia2131.3%17.7%1615.2%24.2%+5+16.1pp
No Religion, so described1623.9%39.3%3432.4%31.9%-18-8.5pp
Not stated1420.9%16.1%2624.8%11.5%-12-3.9pp
Western Catholic1319.4%16.6%1110.5%20.3%+2+8.9pp
Total67100.0%100.0%105100.0%100.0%-380.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.