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 Lakelands (WA), accounting for 49.1% (3,027 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 836 people, while its share fell by 56.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lakelands (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lakelands (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lakelands (WA), with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,027
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
-
3,027
49.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
843
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-56.3pp
843
13.7%
-56.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
674
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
674
10.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
366
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-
366
5.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
274
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-25.6pp
274
4.4%
-25.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
182
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
182
3.0%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
108
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
108
1.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
85
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
85
1.4%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
83
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
83
1.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
76
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
76
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+836
-56.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+271
-25.6pp
Data table
Religion for Lakelands (WA). 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 | 3,027 | 49.1% | 45.5% | - | - | 32.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 843 | 13.7% | 15.6% | 7 | 70.0% | 18.4% | +836 | -56.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 674 | 10.9% | 15.8% | - | - | 21.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 366 | 5.9% | 7.1% | - | - | 8.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 274 | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3 | 30.0% | 3.4% | +271 | -25.6pp |
| Baptist | 182 | 3.0% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 108 | 1.8% | 1.0% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 85 | 1.4% | 1.9% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 83 | 1.3% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 76 | 1.2% | 1.5% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Total | 6,168 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,158 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.