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 Toodyay (S), accounting for 46.7% (2,152 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 617 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Toodyay (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Toodyay (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Toodyay (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,152
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
2,152
46.7%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
663
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
663
14.4%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
621
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
621
13.5%
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
548
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
548
11.9%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
134
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
134
2.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
85
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
85
1.8%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
72
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
72
1.6%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
57
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
57
1.2%
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
44
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
44
1.0%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
41
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
41
0.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+617
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-273
-6.8pp
Not stated
+80
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
-148
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-52
-1.3pp
Baptist
-21
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-22
-0.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-6
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-14
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Toodyay (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 | 2,152 | 46.7% | 45.6% | 1,535 | 34.7% | 33.8% | +617 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 663 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 936 | 21.2% | 16.4% | -273 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 621 | 13.5% | 12.1% | 541 | 12.2% | 12.4% | +80 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 548 | 11.9% | 15.7% | 696 | 15.7% | 19.3% | -148 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 134 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 121 | 2.7% | 3.3% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 85 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 137 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -52 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 72 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 93 | 2.1% | 1.8% | -21 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 57 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 79 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 44 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 50 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 41 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 55 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +183 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.