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 Quairading (S), accounting for 33.1% (314 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 103 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Quairading (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Quairading (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Quairading (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
314
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
314
33.1%
+5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
257
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
257
27.1%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
138
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
138
14.6%
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
117
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
117
12.3%
-6.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
54
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
54
5.7%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
17
1.8%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
1.6%
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
10
1.1%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+5.7pp
Not stated
+111
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-103
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
-69
-6.2pp
Uniting Church
-42
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Baptist
+10
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
-11
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Quairading (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 | 314 | 33.1% | 45.6% | 276 | 27.4% | 33.8% | +38 | +5.7pp |
| Not stated | 257 | 27.1% | 12.1% | 146 | 14.5% | 12.4% | +111 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 138 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 241 | 23.9% | 16.4% | -103 | -9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 117 | 12.3% | 15.7% | 186 | 18.5% | 19.3% | -69 | -6.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 54 | 5.7% | 2.1% | 96 | 9.5% | 3.2% | -42 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 19 | 1.9% | 3.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5 | 0.5% | 1.8% | +10 | +1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 21 | 2.1% | 1.4% | -11 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 948 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,007 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -59 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.