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 Madora Bay, accounting for 47.5% (1,822 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 887 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Madora Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Madora Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Madora Bay, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,822
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
1,822
47.5%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
617
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
617
16.1%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
573
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
573
14.9%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
215
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
215
5.6%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
140
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
140
3.7%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
96
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
96
2.5%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
58
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
58
1.5%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
46
1.2%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
46
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
46
1.2%
-0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
29
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+887
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
+105
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
-5.7pp
Not stated
-10
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+18
-0.8pp
Baptist
+29
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+20
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+10
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-8
-0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+9
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Madora Bay. 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 | 1,822 | 47.5% | 45.5% | 935 | 34.2% | 32.9% | +887 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 617 | 16.1% | 15.6% | 512 | 18.7% | 18.4% | +105 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 573 | 14.9% | 15.8% | 564 | 20.6% | 21.6% | +9 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 215 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 225 | 8.2% | 8.8% | -10 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 140 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 122 | 4.5% | 3.4% | +18 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 96 | 2.5% | 2.0% | 67 | 2.4% | 2.0% | +29 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 58 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 38 | 1.4% | 0.9% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 36 | 1.3% | 2.3% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 46 | 1.2% | 1.9% | 54 | 2.0% | 2.7% | -8 | -0.8pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 29 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 20 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,098 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.