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 Halls Head, accounting for 46.4% (6,700 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,056 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Halls Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Halls Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Halls Head, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,700
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
6,700
46.4%
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,402
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
2,402
16.6%
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,368
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
2,368
16.4%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
902
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
902
6.2%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
409
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
409
2.8%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
289
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
289
2.0%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
262
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
262
1.8%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
213
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
213
1.5%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
136
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
136
0.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
130
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
130
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,056
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-692
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
-248
-2.5pp
Not stated
-270
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-32
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-124
-1.0pp
Baptist
-4
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-86
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+43
+0.2pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Halls Head. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,700 | 46.4% | 45.5% | 4,644 | 33.5% | 32.9% | +2,056 | +12.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,402 | 16.6% | 15.8% | 3,094 | 22.3% | 21.6% | -692 | -5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,368 | 16.4% | 15.6% | 2,616 | 18.9% | 18.4% | -248 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 902 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 1,172 | 8.5% | 8.8% | -270 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 409 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 441 | 3.2% | 3.4% | -32 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 289 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 413 | 3.0% | 2.7% | -124 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 262 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 266 | 1.9% | 2.0% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 213 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 299 | 2.2% | 2.3% | -86 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 136 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 93 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +43 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 130 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 136 | 1.0% | 1.2% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 14,446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,864 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +582 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.