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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wakeley, accounting for 29.6% (1,443 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 91 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wakeley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wakeley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wakeley, with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,443
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,443
29.6%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
933
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
933
19.1%
+0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
636
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
636
13.0%
+1.5pp
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
377
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
377
7.7%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
244
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
244
5.0%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
218
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
218
4.5%
+0.7pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
132
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
132
2.7%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
121
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
121
2.5%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
109
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
109
2.2%
-0.9pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
101
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
101
2.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+62
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+43
+0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+91
+1.5pp
Assyrian Church of the East
+60
+1.0pp
Not stated
-26
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+38
+0.7pp
Chaldean Catholic
-27
-0.7pp
Islam
+5
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-0.9pp
Serbian Orthodox
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wakeley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 1,443 | 29.6% | 26.3% | 1,381 | 29.2% | 28.1% | +62 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 933 | 19.1% | 19.9% | 890 | 18.8% | 20.7% | +43 | +0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 636 | 13.0% | 14.6% | 545 | 11.5% | 12.6% | +91 | +1.5pp |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 377 | 7.7% | 4.0% | 317 | 6.7% | 3.2% | +60 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 244 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 270 | 5.7% | 7.0% | -26 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 218 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 180 | 3.8% | 3.6% | +38 | +0.7pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 132 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 159 | 3.4% | 2.2% | -27 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 121 | 2.5% | 6.3% | 116 | 2.5% | 5.9% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 109 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 147 | 3.1% | 3.7% | -38 | -0.9pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 101 | 2.1% | 1.4% | 103 | 2.2% | 1.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,881 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,733 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +148 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.