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 Wandering (S), accounting for 43.8% (231 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 83 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wandering (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wandering (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wandering (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
231
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
231
43.8%
+10.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
104
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
104
19.7%
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
84
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
84
15.9%
-9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
67
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
67
12.7%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
14
2.7%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
10
1.9%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+83
+10.1pp
Not stated
+45
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-9.8pp
Western Catholic
+10
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-10
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wandering (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 231 | 43.8% | 45.6% | 148 | 33.7% | 33.8% | +83 | +10.1pp |
| Not stated | 104 | 19.7% | 12.1% | 59 | 13.4% | 12.4% | +45 | +6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 84 | 15.9% | 11.3% | 113 | 25.7% | 16.4% | -29 | -9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 67 | 12.7% | 15.7% | 57 | 13.0% | 19.3% | +10 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 11 | 2.5% | 3.3% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 20 | 4.6% | 3.2% | -10 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +89 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.