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 Quindalup, accounting for 49.8% (742 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 240 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Quindalup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Quindalup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Quindalup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
742
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
742
49.8%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
257
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
257
17.2%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
238
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
238
16.0%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
105
7.0%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
34
2.3%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
33
2.2%
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
1.2%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
0.7%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+240
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-6.4pp
Not stated
-39
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-3
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Quindalup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 742 | 49.8% | 49.5% | 502 | 38.2% | 36.3% | +240 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 257 | 17.2% | 14.6% | 258 | 19.6% | 16.8% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 238 | 16.0% | 14.7% | 294 | 22.4% | 20.6% | -56 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 105 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 144 | 11.0% | 9.9% | -39 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 35 | 2.7% | 3.3% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 11 | 0.8% | 3.1% | +22 | +1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 15 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 13 | 1.0% | 1.1% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 1,491 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.