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 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 increased by 43 people and 15.3 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wonnerup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+43
+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-8.6pp
Not stated
-2
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
+4
-1.2pp
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% | 43 | 29.7% | 36.3% | +43 | +15.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 18.3% | 14.7% | 39 | 26.9% | 20.6% | -4 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 30 | 20.7% | 9.9% | -2 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 12.6% | 14.6% | 20 | 13.8% | 16.8% | +4 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.