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, accounting for 47.2% (339 people). This share was higher than Pingelly (S) (45.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 283 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pingelly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pingelly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pingelly (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pingelly, with comparison markers for Pingelly (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
339
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
339
47.2%
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
100
13.9%
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
73
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
73
10.2%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
72
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
72
10.0%
-10.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
35
4.9%
+0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
25
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
25
3.5%
+1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
20
2.8%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
17
2.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+283
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+61
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
+56
0.0pp
Not stated
+38
-10.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+22
+1.7pp
Baptist
+9
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Pingelly. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pingelly (S)% | Count | % | Pingelly (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 339 | 47.2% | 45.7% | 56 | 33.5% | 28.3% | +283 | +13.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 13.9% | 16.0% | 39 | 23.4% | 23.6% | +61 | -9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 73 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 17 | 10.2% | 14.7% | +56 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 72 | 10.0% | 7.5% | 34 | 20.4% | 13.7% | +38 | -10.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 4.9% | 4.2% | 7 | 4.2% | 2.1% | +28 | +0.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 25 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3 | 1.8% | 2.3% | +22 | +1.7pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 2.8% | 5.5% | 11 | 6.6% | 5.7% | +9 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.4% | 3.2% | - | - | 6.2% | - | - |
| Total | 718 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +551 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.