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 Mandurah (C), accounting for 45.5% (41,115 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14,530 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mandurah (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mandurah (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mandurah (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
41,115
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
41,115
45.5%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14,253
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
14,253
15.8%
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14,061
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
14,061
15.6%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
6,448
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
6,448
7.1%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,821
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,821
3.1%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,796
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,796
2.0%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,713
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,713
1.9%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,322
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,322
1.5%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
885
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
885
1.0%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
852
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
852
0.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14,530
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3,207
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
-832
-2.8pp
Not stated
-651
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+98
-0.3pp
Baptist
+156
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-498
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-524
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+195
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-89
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mandurah (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 41,115 | 45.5% | 41.8% | 26,585 | 32.9% | 32.1% | +14,530 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14,253 | 15.8% | 9.9% | 17,460 | 21.6% | 13.8% | -3,207 | -5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 14,061 | 15.6% | 19.4% | 14,893 | 18.4% | 22.0% | -832 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 6,448 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 7,099 | 8.8% | 9.1% | -651 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,821 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2,723 | 3.4% | 3.4% | +98 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 1,796 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1,640 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +156 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,713 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2,211 | 2.7% | 2.0% | -498 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,322 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1,846 | 2.3% | 1.6% | -524 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 885 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 690 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +195 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 852 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 941 | 1.2% | 2.5% | -89 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 90,327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80,813 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,514 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.