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 Wonnerup, accounting for 45% (86 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 375 people, while its share rose by 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wonnerup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wonnerup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wonnerup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
86
45.0%
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
35
18.3%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
28
14.7%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
24
12.6%
-9.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-375
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-231
-1.6pp
Not stated
-123
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-273
-9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wonnerup. 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 | 86 | 45.0% | 49.5% | 461 | 34.6% | 36.3% | -375 | +10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 18.3% | 14.7% | 266 | 19.9% | 20.6% | -231 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 151 | 11.3% | 9.9% | -123 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 12.6% | 14.6% | 297 | 22.3% | 16.8% | -273 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,334 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,143 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.