Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 West Pingelly, accounting for 28.1% (32 people). This share was higher than Pingelly (S) (16%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 8 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Pingelly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Pingelly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pingelly (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Pingelly, with comparison markers for Pingelly (S).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Baptist
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+2.2pp
No Religion, so described
-8
-6.5pp
Baptist
+7
+6.4pp
Western Catholic
+5
+4.5pp
Data table
Religion for West 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 28.1% | 16.0% | 30 | 25.9% | 23.6% | +2 | +2.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 23.7% | 45.7% | 35 | 30.2% | 28.3% | -8 | -6.5pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 16.7% | 5.5% | 12 | 10.3% | 5.7% | +7 | +6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 14.0% | 10.4% | 11 | 9.5% | 14.7% | +5 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.