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 Yalgoo (S), accounting for 29.9% (95 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 33 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yalgoo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yalgoo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yalgoo (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
47.8%
Change from 2016
+25.5pp
152
47.8%
+25.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
95
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
95
29.9%
0.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
53
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
53
16.7%
-9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
13
4.1%
-8.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+79
+25.5pp
No Religion, so described
-3
0.0pp
Western Catholic
-33
-9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-8.1pp
Data table
Religion for Yalgoo (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 | |
| Not stated | 152 | 47.8% | 12.1% | 73 | 22.3% | 12.4% | +79 | +25.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 95 | 29.9% | 45.6% | 98 | 29.9% | 33.8% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 53 | 16.7% | 15.7% | 86 | 26.2% | 19.3% | -33 | -9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 4.1% | 11.3% | 40 | 12.2% | 16.4% | -27 | -8.1pp |
| Total | 318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.