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 Victoria Plains (S), accounting for 44.1% (349 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 87 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Victoria Plains (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Victoria Plains (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Plains (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
349
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
349
44.1%
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
148
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
148
18.7%
-7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
133
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
133
16.8%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
107
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
107
13.5%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
1.9%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+74
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-87
-7.7pp
Western Catholic
-65
-5.5pp
Not stated
-10
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Victoria Plains (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 | 349 | 44.1% | 45.6% | 275 | 30.9% | 33.8% | +74 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 148 | 18.7% | 11.3% | 235 | 26.4% | 16.4% | -87 | -7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 133 | 16.8% | 15.7% | 198 | 22.3% | 19.3% | -65 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 107 | 13.5% | 12.1% | 117 | 13.2% | 12.4% | -10 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 13 | 1.5% | 3.2% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 15 | 1.7% | 3.3% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 792 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 889 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -97 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.