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 Three Springs (S), accounting for 41.5% (233 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 47 people and 6.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Three Springs (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Three Springs (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Three Springs (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.

Three Springs (S)
Regional WA

No Religion, so described

2021 count

233

% of total

41.5%

Change from 2016

+6.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

99

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

+6.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

94

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

-6.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

88

% of total

15.7%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

22

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Three Springs (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.

Religion for Three Springs (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Religion for Three Springs (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
Category20212016Change
Count%Regional WA%Count%Regional WA%Countpp
No Religion, so described23341.5%45.6%20934.7%33.8%+24+6.8pp
Not stated9917.6%12.1%6611.0%12.4%+33+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia9416.7%11.3%14123.4%16.4%-47-6.7pp
Western Catholic8815.7%15.7%10517.4%19.3%-17-1.7pp
Uniting Church223.9%2.1%345.6%3.2%-12-1.7pp
Total562100.0%100.0%602100.0%100.0%-400.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.