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 Pingelly (S), accounting for 45.7% (476 people). This share was similar to Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 156 people and 17.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pingelly (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pingelly (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pingelly (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
476
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
476
45.7%
+17.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
167
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
167
16.0%
-7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
108
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
108
10.4%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
78
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
78
7.5%
-6.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
57
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
57
5.5%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
44
4.2%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
33
3.2%
-3.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
29
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
29
2.8%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
16
1.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+156
+17.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-100
-7.6pp
Western Catholic
-58
-4.3pp
Not stated
-77
-6.2pp
Baptist
-8
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-37
-3.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+3
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Pingelly (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 | 476 | 45.7% | 45.6% | 320 | 28.3% | 33.8% | +156 | +17.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 167 | 16.0% | 11.3% | 267 | 23.6% | 16.4% | -100 | -7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 108 | 10.4% | 15.7% | 166 | 14.7% | 19.3% | -58 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 78 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 155 | 13.7% | 12.4% | -77 | -6.2pp |
| Baptist | 57 | 5.5% | 1.6% | 65 | 5.7% | 1.8% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 24 | 2.1% | 3.3% | +20 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 3.2% | 2.1% | 70 | 6.2% | 3.2% | -37 | -3.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 29 | 2.8% | 0.5% | 26 | 2.3% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 15 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,041 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.