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 Wilson, accounting for 35.9% (2,363 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,320 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilson - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilson, with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,363
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
2,363
35.9%
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,168
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,168
17.7%
+3.9pp
Islam
2021 count
464
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-
464
7.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
450
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-20.1pp
450
6.8%
-20.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
374
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
374
5.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
358
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
358
5.4%
-15.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
324
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
324
4.9%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
173
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
173
2.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
122
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
122
1.9%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
112
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
112
1.7%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,320
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
+1,148
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+411
-20.1pp
Not stated
+328
-15.3pp
Baptist
+119
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
+109
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
+86
-0.7pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+36
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wilson. 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 | 2,363 | 35.9% | 33.4% | 43 | 29.7% | 28.0% | +2,320 | +6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,168 | 17.7% | 16.6% | 20 | 13.8% | 19.6% | +1,148 | +3.9pp |
| Islam | 464 | 7.0% | 7.1% | - | - | 5.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 450 | 6.8% | 6.5% | 39 | 26.9% | 9.7% | +411 | -20.1pp |
| Buddhism | 374 | 5.7% | 6.4% | - | - | 5.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 358 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 30 | 20.7% | 7.8% | +328 | -15.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 324 | 4.9% | 4.2% | - | - | 4.2% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 173 | 2.6% | 6.3% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 122 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 3 | 2.1% | 2.1% | +119 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 112 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3 | 2.1% | 2.1% | +109 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 6,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,442 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.