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 Wannanup, accounting for 45.9% (1,896 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 793 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wannanup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wannanup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wannanup, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,896
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
1,896
45.9%
+15.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
788
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
788
19.1%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
679
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
679
16.4%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
215
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
215
5.2%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
114
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
114
2.8%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
80
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
80
1.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
64
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
64
1.6%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
60
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
60
1.5%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
46
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
46
1.1%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
27
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+793
+15.4pp
Western Catholic
+24
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-109
-5.4pp
Not stated
-131
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-34
-1.1pp
Baptist
-17
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wannanup. 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 | 1,896 | 45.9% | 45.5% | 1,103 | 30.5% | 32.9% | +793 | +15.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 788 | 19.1% | 15.6% | 764 | 21.1% | 18.4% | +24 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 679 | 16.4% | 15.8% | 788 | 21.8% | 21.6% | -109 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 215 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 346 | 9.6% | 8.8% | -131 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 114 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 117 | 3.2% | 3.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 80 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 84 | 2.3% | 2.7% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 64 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 98 | 2.7% | 2.3% | -34 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 60 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 77 | 2.1% | 2.0% | -17 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 46 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 47 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 27 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 24 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +510 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.