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 Port Hedland (T), accounting for 43.6% (6,837 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,982 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Hedland (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Hedland (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Hedland (T), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,837
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
6,837
43.6%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,642
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
2,642
16.8%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,557
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
2,557
16.3%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
892
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
892
5.7%
-3.6pp
Islam
2021 count
483
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
483
3.1%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
464
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
464
3.0%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
213
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
213
1.4%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
208
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
208
1.3%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
192
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
192
1.2%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
184
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
184
1.2%
-0.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,982
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-355
-4.0pp
Not stated
+72
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-446
-3.6pp
Islam
+20
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+21
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+83
+0.4pp
Baptist
-19
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-94
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Port Hedland (T). 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 | 6,837 | 43.6% | 45.6% | 4,855 | 33.6% | 33.8% | +1,982 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,642 | 16.8% | 15.7% | 2,997 | 20.8% | 19.3% | -355 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 2,557 | 16.3% | 12.1% | 2,485 | 17.2% | 12.4% | +72 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 892 | 5.7% | 11.3% | 1,338 | 9.3% | 16.4% | -446 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 483 | 3.1% | 0.7% | 463 | 3.2% | 0.6% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 464 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 466 | 3.2% | 3.3% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 213 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 192 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +21 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 208 | 1.3% | 0.4% | 125 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +83 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 192 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 211 | 1.5% | 1.8% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 184 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 278 | 1.9% | 3.2% | -94 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 15,697 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,434 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,263 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.