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 Wanerie, accounting for 42.3% (55 people). This share was lower than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 7 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wanerie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wanerie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanerie, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5
-5.7pp
Not stated
+22
+16.6pp
Western Catholic
-7
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wanerie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | % | Gingin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 55 | 42.3% | 44.2% | 60 | 48.0% | 32.6% | -5 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 23.8% | 10.0% | 9 | 7.2% | 11.5% | +22 | +16.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 27 | 21.6% | 17.7% | -7 | -6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 11.5% | 14.9% | 22 | 17.6% | 21.2% | -7 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.