Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Koolyanobbing, accounting for 29.5% (28 people). This share was lower than Yilgarn (S) (34.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 7 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Koolyanobbing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Koolyanobbing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yilgarn (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Koolyanobbing, with comparison markers for Yilgarn (S).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+19
+18.4pp
No Religion, so described
-7
-9.4pp
Western Catholic
0
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Koolyanobbing. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yilgarn (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yilgarn (S)% | Count | % | Yilgarn (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 46 | 48.4% | 19.4% | 27 | 30.0% | 15.6% | +19 | +18.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 29.5% | 34.9% | 35 | 38.9% | 26.2% | -7 | -9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 15.8% | 23.5% | 15 | 16.7% | 26.8% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 95 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.