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 Westonia (S), accounting for 40.5% (100 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 22 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Westonia (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Westonia (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westonia (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
100
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
100
40.5%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
47
19.0%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
46
18.6%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
25
10.1%
-6.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
13
5.3%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-13
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-4.5pp
Not stated
-24
-6.6pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Westonia (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 | 100 | 40.5% | 45.6% | 85 | 28.9% | 33.8% | +15 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 19.0% | 15.7% | 60 | 20.4% | 19.3% | -13 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 68 | 23.1% | 16.4% | -22 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 49 | 16.7% | 12.4% | -24 | -6.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 5.3% | 2.1% | 19 | 6.5% | 3.2% | -6 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.