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 Karnup, accounting for 57.5% (1,196 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 697 people and 20.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Karnup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Karnup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Karnup, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,196
% of total
57.5%
Change from 2016
+20.6pp
1,196
57.5%
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
263
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
263
12.6%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
226
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
226
10.9%
-8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
126
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
126
6.1%
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
65
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
65
3.1%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
1.8%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
21
1.0%
-2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
19
0.9%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
15
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.7%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
14
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
14
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+697
+20.6pp
Western Catholic
+65
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-8.6pp
Not stated
-29
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
-0.1pp
Baptist
+13
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-24
-2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
-0.5pp
Islam
+9
+0.3pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Karnup. 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 | 1,196 | 57.5% | 50.1% | 499 | 36.9% | 37.0% | +697 | +20.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 263 | 12.6% | 15.0% | 198 | 14.6% | 17.7% | +65 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 226 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 264 | 19.5% | 17.7% | -38 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 126 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 155 | 11.4% | 9.7% | -29 | -5.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 65 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 44 | 3.2% | 3.6% | +21 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 25 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 45 | 3.3% | 2.2% | -24 | -2.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 19 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 19 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 15 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 0.7% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 2,081 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +727 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.