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 Hillman, accounting for 51.7% (928 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 216 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillman - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillman in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillman, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
928
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
928
51.7%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
276
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
276
15.4%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
239
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
239
13.3%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
105
5.8%
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
46
2.6%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
26
1.4%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
1.4%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
1.2%
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
16
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
0.9%
+0.4pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+216
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
-44
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-104
-5.3pp
Not stated
-75
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.9pp
Baptist
+2
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+6
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
+6
+0.4pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Hillman. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 928 | 51.7% | 50.1% | 712 | 38.7% | 37.0% | +216 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 276 | 15.4% | 15.0% | 320 | 17.4% | 17.7% | -44 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 239 | 13.3% | 12.1% | 343 | 18.6% | 17.7% | -104 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 105 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 180 | 9.8% | 9.7% | -75 | -4.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 64 | 3.5% | 3.6% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 24 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 20 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 29 | 1.6% | 2.2% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 16 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,795 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,840 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.