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, accounting for 42.1% (3,699 people). This share was lower than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,237 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mandurah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mandurah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mandurah, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,699
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
3,699
42.1%
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,270
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
1,270
14.5%
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,170
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,170
13.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,142
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,142
13.0%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
239
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
239
2.7%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
171
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
171
1.9%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
138
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
138
1.6%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
117
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
117
1.3%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
115
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
115
1.3%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
106
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
106
1.2%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,237
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-272
-5.3pp
Western Catholic
-69
-2.6pp
Not stated
+196
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-19
-0.5pp
Baptist
+23
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-80
-1.2pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.3pp
Hinduism
-47
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mandurah. 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 | 3,699 | 42.1% | 45.5% | 2,462 | 31.6% | 32.9% | +1,237 | +10.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,270 | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1,542 | 19.8% | 21.6% | -272 | -5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,170 | 13.3% | 15.6% | 1,239 | 15.9% | 18.4% | -69 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,142 | 13.0% | 7.1% | 946 | 12.1% | 8.8% | +196 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 239 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 249 | 3.2% | 3.4% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 171 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 190 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 138 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 115 | 1.5% | 2.0% | +23 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 117 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 197 | 2.5% | 2.3% | -80 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 115 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 122 | 1.6% | 1.2% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 106 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 153 | 2.0% | 0.5% | -47 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 8,788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,795 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +993 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.