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 Waikiki, accounting for 49% (6,102 people). This share was lower than Rockingham (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 1,540 people, while its share fell by 87.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waikiki - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waikiki in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waikiki, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,102
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
-
6,102
49.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,939
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-
1,939
15.6%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,546
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-87.6pp
1,546
12.4%
-87.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
912
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-
912
7.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
430
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
430
3.5%
-
Baptist
2021 count
232
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
232
1.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
189
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
189
1.5%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
153
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
153
1.2%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
120
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
120
1.0%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
100
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
100
0.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,540
-87.6pp
Data table
Religion for Waikiki. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,102 | 49.0% | 50.1% | - | - | 37.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,939 | 15.6% | 15.0% | - | - | 17.7% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,546 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 6 | 100.0% | 17.7% | +1,540 | -87.6pp |
| Not stated | 912 | 7.3% | 6.9% | - | - | 9.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 430 | 3.5% | 3.5% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 232 | 1.9% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 189 | 1.5% | 1.4% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 153 | 1.2% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 120 | 1.0% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 100 | 0.8% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 12,458 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,452 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.