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 Alexander Heights, accounting for 29.6% (2,296 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 436 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alexander Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alexander Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alexander Heights, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,296
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
2,296
29.6%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,820
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,820
23.5%
-2.1pp
Islam
2021 count
623
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
623
8.0%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
611
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
611
7.9%
-2.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
560
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
560
7.2%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
376
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
376
4.8%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
345
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
345
4.4%
-2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
201
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
201
2.6%
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
116
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
116
1.5%
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
104
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
104
1.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+436
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
-208
-2.1pp
Islam
+77
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-244
-2.9pp
Buddhism
+17
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+68
+0.9pp
Not stated
-172
-2.1pp
Baptist
+17
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-37
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Alexander Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,296 | 29.6% | 42.0% | 1,860 | 23.5% | 31.8% | +436 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,820 | 23.5% | 18.0% | 2,028 | 25.6% | 20.9% | -208 | -2.1pp |
| Islam | 623 | 8.0% | 3.0% | 546 | 6.9% | 2.5% | +77 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 611 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 855 | 10.8% | 14.3% | -244 | -2.9pp |
| Buddhism | 560 | 7.2% | 2.5% | 543 | 6.9% | 2.6% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 376 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 308 | 3.9% | 4.1% | +68 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 345 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 517 | 6.5% | 8.4% | -172 | -2.1pp |
| Baptist | 201 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 184 | 2.3% | 2.3% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 116 | 1.5% | 0.7% | 119 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 104 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 141 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -37 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 7,757 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -157 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.