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 Wyalkatchem (S), accounting for 39.1% (180 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 25 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wyalkatchem (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wyalkatchem (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyalkatchem (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
180
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
180
39.1%
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
112
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
112
24.3%
+2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
51
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
51
11.1%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
50
10.9%
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
17
3.7%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
12
2.6%
-1.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+2.4pp
Western Catholic
-25
-3.7pp
Not stated
-34
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wyalkatchem (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 | 180 | 39.1% | 45.6% | 173 | 33.8% | 33.8% | +7 | +5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 112 | 24.3% | 11.3% | 112 | 21.9% | 16.4% | 0 | +2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 51 | 11.1% | 15.7% | 76 | 14.8% | 19.3% | -25 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 84 | 16.4% | 12.4% | -34 | -5.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 8 | 1.6% | 3.3% | +9 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 21 | 4.1% | 3.2% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 2.2% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 460 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.