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 Yilgarn (S), accounting for 34.9% (401 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 88 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yilgarn (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yilgarn (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yilgarn (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
401
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
401
34.9%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
270
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
270
23.5%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
223
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
223
19.4%
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
147
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
147
12.8%
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
45
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
45
3.9%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
0.9%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
10
0.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+88
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-50
-3.3pp
Not stated
+37
+3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-81
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.6pp
Baptist
+4
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Yilgarn (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 | 401 | 34.9% | 45.6% | 313 | 26.2% | 33.8% | +88 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 270 | 23.5% | 15.7% | 320 | 26.8% | 19.3% | -50 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 223 | 19.4% | 12.1% | 186 | 15.6% | 12.4% | +37 | +3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 147 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 228 | 19.1% | 16.4% | -81 | -6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 45 | 3.9% | 2.1% | 51 | 4.3% | 3.2% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4 | 0.3% | 1.0% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 6 | 0.5% | 1.8% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.