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 York (S), accounting for 43.8% (1,508 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 325 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
York (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for York (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for York (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,508
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
1,508
43.8%
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
660
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
660
19.2%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
398
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
398
11.6%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
362
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
362
10.5%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
130
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
130
3.8%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
73
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
73
2.1%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
56
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
56
1.6%
-0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
37
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
37
1.1%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
31
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
31
0.9%
-0.5pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
28
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
28
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+325
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-156
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
-124
-2.9pp
Not stated
-101
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-45
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+5
+0.2pp
Baptist
-18
-0.5pp
Salvation Army
-9
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for York (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 | 1,508 | 43.8% | 45.6% | 1,183 | 32.9% | 33.8% | +325 | +10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 660 | 19.2% | 11.3% | 816 | 22.7% | 16.4% | -156 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 398 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 522 | 14.5% | 19.3% | -124 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 362 | 10.5% | 12.1% | 463 | 12.9% | 12.4% | -101 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 130 | 3.8% | 2.1% | 175 | 4.9% | 3.2% | -45 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 73 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 93 | 2.6% | 3.3% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 56 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 62 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 37 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 32 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 49 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Salvation Army | 28 | 0.8% | 0.1% | 37 | 1.0% | 0.2% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,441 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,596 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -155 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.