Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Sandstone (S), accounting for 36.5% (35 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sandstone (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sandstone (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandstone (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+23
+21.5pp
No Religion, so described
+14
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-8
-11.8pp
Data table
Religion for Sandstone (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 | |
| Not stated | 40 | 41.7% | 12.1% | 17 | 20.2% | 12.4% | +23 | +21.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 36.5% | 45.6% | 21 | 25.0% | 33.8% | +14 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 15.6% | 15.7% | 23 | 27.4% | 19.3% | -8 | -11.8pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.