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 Marvel Loch, accounting for 31.6% (37 people). This share was lower than Yilgarn (S) (34.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,715 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marvel Loch - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marvel Loch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yilgarn (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marvel Loch, with comparison markers for Yilgarn (S).
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
+30.0pp
44
37.6%
+30.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
37
31.6%
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
25
21.4%
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
11
9.4%
-11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-577
+30.0pp
No Religion, so described
-2,715
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,514
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,688
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Marvel Loch. 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 | 44 | 37.6% | 19.4% | 621 | 7.6% | 15.6% | -577 | +30.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 37 | 31.6% | 34.9% | 2,752 | 33.6% | 26.2% | -2,715 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 21.4% | 23.5% | 1,539 | 18.8% | 26.8% | -1,514 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 1,699 | 20.8% | 19.1% | -1,688 | -11.4pp |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8,063 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.