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 Lake Clifton, accounting for 48.6% (365 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 129 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Clifton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Clifton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Clifton, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
365
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
365
48.6%
+14.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
126
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
126
16.8%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
123
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
123
16.4%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
68
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
68
9.1%
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
25
3.3%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
11
1.5%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+129
+14.0pp
Western Catholic
+19
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-5.6pp
Not stated
-25
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Clifton. 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 | 365 | 48.6% | 43.2% | 236 | 34.6% | 29.5% | +129 | +14.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 126 | 16.8% | 22.1% | 107 | 15.7% | 25.5% | +19 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 123 | 16.4% | 15.3% | 150 | 22.0% | 18.8% | -27 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 68 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 93 | 13.6% | 12.8% | -25 | -4.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 18 | 2.6% | 2.4% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 22 | 3.2% | 3.0% | -11 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 751 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +69 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.