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 Wundowie, accounting for 48.8% (667 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 662 people and 25 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wundowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wundowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wundowie, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
667
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+25.0pp
667
48.8%
+25.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
223
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-21.8pp
223
16.3%
-21.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
184
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-24.6pp
184
13.5%
-24.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-
135
9.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
25
1.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
15
1.1%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
14
1.0%
-
Own Spiritual Beliefs
2021 count
13
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.0%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+662
+25.0pp
Western Catholic
+215
-21.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+176
-24.6pp
Data table
Religion for Wundowie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 667 | 48.8% | 41.6% | 5 | 23.8% | 29.2% | +662 | +25.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 223 | 16.3% | 17.1% | 8 | 38.1% | 20.2% | +215 | -21.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 184 | 13.5% | 12.5% | 8 | 38.1% | 18.0% | +176 | -24.6pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 9.9% | 13.6% | - | - | 15.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.8% | 2.9% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.1% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 1.0% | 2.0% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Own Spiritual Beliefs | 13 | 1.0% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 12 | 0.9% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 1,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,347 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.