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 Ashby (WA), accounting for 42.1% (1,202 people). This share was similar to Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 357 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ashby (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ashby (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ashby (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,202
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,202
42.1%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
528
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
528
18.5%
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
409
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
409
14.3%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
125
4.4%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
110
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
110
3.9%
+0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
55
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
55
1.9%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
48
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
48
1.7%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
48
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
48
1.7%
+1.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
48
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
48
1.7%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
44
1.5%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+357
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-92
-4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-68
-3.7pp
Not stated
-66
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.4pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.1pp
Baptist
-8
-0.4pp
Islam
+32
+1.1pp
Sikhism
+26
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ashby (WA). 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 | 1,202 | 42.1% | 42.0% | 845 | 31.8% | 31.8% | +357 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 528 | 18.5% | 18.0% | 620 | 23.3% | 20.9% | -92 | -4.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 409 | 14.3% | 10.1% | 477 | 18.0% | 14.3% | -68 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 4.4% | 5.5% | 191 | 7.2% | 8.4% | -66 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 110 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 94 | 3.5% | 4.1% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 55 | 1.9% | 2.4% | 48 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 48 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 56 | 2.1% | 2.3% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 48 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 16 | 0.6% | 2.5% | +32 | +1.1pp |
| Sikhism | 48 | 1.7% | 0.5% | 22 | 0.8% | 0.4% | +26 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 50 | 1.9% | 1.4% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,855 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +199 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.