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 Perenjori (S), accounting for 35.6% (218 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 68 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Perenjori (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Perenjori (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perenjori (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
218
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
218
35.6%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
196
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
196
32.0%
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
96
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
96
15.7%
-11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
64
10.4%
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
2.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
-1.6pp
Not stated
+118
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-68
-11.8pp
Western Catholic
-27
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Perenjori (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 | 218 | 35.6% | 45.6% | 222 | 37.2% | 33.8% | -4 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 196 | 32.0% | 12.1% | 78 | 13.1% | 12.4% | +118 | +18.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 96 | 15.7% | 11.3% | 164 | 27.5% | 16.4% | -68 | -11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 10.4% | 15.7% | 91 | 15.2% | 19.3% | -27 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 15 | 2.5% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 613 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.