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 Wickepin (S), accounting for 46.6% (318 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 47 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wickepin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wickepin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wickepin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
318
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
318
46.6%
+8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
111
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
111
16.3%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
105
15.4%
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
83
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
83
12.2%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
32
4.7%
-4.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
1.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+46
+8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-6.0pp
Not stated
+38
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
-15
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-31
-4.2pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wickepin (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 | 318 | 46.6% | 45.6% | 272 | 38.3% | 33.8% | +46 | +8.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 111 | 16.3% | 11.3% | 158 | 22.3% | 16.4% | -47 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 105 | 15.4% | 12.1% | 67 | 9.4% | 12.4% | +38 | +6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 83 | 12.2% | 15.7% | 98 | 13.8% | 19.3% | -15 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 4.7% | 2.1% | 63 | 8.9% | 3.2% | -31 | -4.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 10 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.