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 Willetton, accounting for 36% (6,916 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,498 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willetton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willetton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willetton, with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,916
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
6,916
36.0%
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,942
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
2,942
15.3%
-3.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,592
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,592
8.3%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,378
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,378
7.2%
-3.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,239
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,239
6.4%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
923
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
923
4.8%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
830
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
830
4.3%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
699
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
699
3.6%
-2.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
451
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
451
2.3%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
422
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
422
2.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,498
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
-422
-3.2pp
Hinduism
+507
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-500
-3.1pp
Buddhism
+119
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+115
+0.4pp
Islam
+224
+1.0pp
Not stated
-385
-2.4pp
Presbyterian
-97
-0.7pp
Baptist
+31
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Willetton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,916 | 36.0% | 33.4% | 5,418 | 29.8% | 28.0% | +1,498 | +6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,942 | 15.3% | 16.6% | 3,364 | 18.5% | 19.6% | -422 | -3.2pp |
| Hinduism | 1,592 | 8.3% | 6.3% | 1,085 | 6.0% | 4.6% | +507 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,378 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 1,878 | 10.3% | 9.7% | -500 | -3.1pp |
| Buddhism | 1,239 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1,120 | 6.2% | 5.9% | +119 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 923 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 808 | 4.4% | 4.2% | +115 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 830 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 606 | 3.3% | 5.8% | +224 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 699 | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1,084 | 6.0% | 7.8% | -385 | -2.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 451 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 548 | 3.0% | 2.2% | -97 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 422 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 391 | 2.2% | 2.1% | +31 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 19,221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,063 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.