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 Williams (S), accounting for 45.6% (458 people). This share was similar to Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 149 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Williams (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Williams (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Williams (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
458
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
458
45.6%
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
187
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
187
18.6%
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
130
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
130
12.9%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
125
12.5%
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
44
4.4%
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
27
2.7%
-1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
22
2.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+149
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-94
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
-24
-2.6pp
Not stated
+21
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+24
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
-14
-1.4pp
Baptist
-4
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Williams (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 | 458 | 45.6% | 45.6% | 309 | 31.1% | 33.8% | +149 | +14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 187 | 18.6% | 11.3% | 281 | 28.3% | 16.4% | -94 | -9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 130 | 12.9% | 15.7% | 154 | 15.5% | 19.3% | -24 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 12.5% | 12.1% | 104 | 10.5% | 12.4% | +21 | +2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 20 | 2.0% | 3.3% | +24 | +2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 41 | 4.1% | 3.2% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 26 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,004 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.