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 Wagin (S), accounting for 43.8% (765 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 217 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wagin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wagin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wagin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
765
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
765
43.8%
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
267
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
267
15.3%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
221
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
221
12.7%
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
212
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
212
12.1%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
111
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
111
6.4%
-3.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
48
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
48
2.8%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
26
1.5%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
23
1.3%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
14
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
0.8%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+217
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-109
-5.2pp
Not stated
-16
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
-72
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-65
-3.2pp
Baptist
-16
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-11
-0.5pp
Buddhism
-4
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wagin (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 | 765 | 43.8% | 45.6% | 548 | 29.8% | 33.8% | +217 | +14.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 267 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 376 | 20.5% | 16.4% | -109 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 221 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 237 | 12.9% | 12.4% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 212 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 284 | 15.5% | 19.3% | -72 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 111 | 6.4% | 2.1% | 176 | 9.6% | 3.2% | -65 | -3.2pp |
| Baptist | 48 | 2.8% | 1.6% | 64 | 3.5% | 1.8% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 48 | 2.6% | 3.3% | -22 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 34 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 14 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 18 | 1.0% | 1.0% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 12 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,745 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -93 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.