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 Nungarin (S), accounting for 47.7% (116 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 9.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Nungarin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Nungarin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.

Nungarin (S)
Regional WA

No Religion, so described

2021 count

116

% of total

47.7%

Change from 2016

+9.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

55

% of total

22.6%

Change from 2016

+11.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

34

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

-10.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-7.7pp

Data table

Religion for Nungarin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.

Religion for Nungarin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Religion for Nungarin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional WA%Count%Regional WA%Countpp
No Religion, so described11647.7%45.6%9238.5%33.8%+24+9.2pp
Not stated5522.6%12.1%2610.9%12.4%+29+11.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia3414.0%11.3%5824.3%16.4%-24-10.3pp
Western Catholic2510.3%15.7%4318.0%19.3%-18-7.7pp
Total243100.0%100.0%239100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.