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 Preston Beach, accounting for 43.5% (111 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Preston Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Preston Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Preston Beach, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
111
43.5%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
49
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
49
19.2%
+7.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
47
18.4%
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
29
11.4%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+5.0pp
Not stated
+23
+7.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
-2
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Preston Beach. 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 | 111 | 43.5% | 43.2% | 82 | 38.5% | 29.5% | +29 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 19.2% | 9.2% | 26 | 12.2% | 12.8% | +23 | +7.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 18.4% | 15.3% | 46 | 21.6% | 18.8% | +1 | -3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 11.4% | 22.1% | 31 | 14.6% | 25.5% | -2 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 255 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.