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 Hamel, accounting for 53.4% (151 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 70 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hamel - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hamel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hamel, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
151
% of total
53.4%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
151
53.4%
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
56
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
56
19.8%
-13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
31
11.0%
-6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
30
10.6%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+70
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
-30
-13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-6.9pp
Not stated
+5
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Hamel. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waroona (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 151 | 53.4% | 43.2% | 81 | 30.9% | 29.5% | +70 | +22.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 56 | 19.8% | 22.1% | 86 | 32.8% | 25.5% | -30 | -13.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 11.0% | 15.3% | 47 | 17.9% | 18.8% | -16 | -6.9pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 25 | 9.5% | 12.8% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.