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 Ravensthorpe (S), accounting for 50.8% (1,052 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 494 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ravensthorpe (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ravensthorpe (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ravensthorpe (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,052
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
1,052
50.8%
+18.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
243
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
243
11.7%
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
232
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
232
11.2%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
232
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
232
11.2%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
65
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
65
3.1%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
63
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
63
3.0%
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
42
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
42
2.0%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
29
1.4%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
0.6%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
0.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+494
+18.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-98
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
-14
-3.3pp
Not stated
-15
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-34
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.4pp
Baptist
+11
+0.3pp
Lutheran
0
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Ravensthorpe (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 | 1,052 | 50.8% | 45.6% | 558 | 32.8% | 33.8% | +494 | +18.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 243 | 11.7% | 11.3% | 341 | 20.0% | 16.4% | -98 | -8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 232 | 11.2% | 15.7% | 246 | 14.5% | 19.3% | -14 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 232 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 247 | 14.5% | 12.4% | -15 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 65 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 54 | 3.2% | 3.3% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 63 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 97 | 5.7% | 3.2% | -34 | -2.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 42 | 2.0% | 0.9% | 58 | 3.4% | 1.4% | -16 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 29 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.8% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 12 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 12 | 0.7% | 1.0% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,071 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +369 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.