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 Carramar (WA), accounting for 46.6% (3,345 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 864 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carramar (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carramar (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carramar (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,345
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
3,345
46.6%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,214
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,214
16.9%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,072
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,072
14.9%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
301
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
301
4.2%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
256
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
256
3.6%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
157
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
157
2.2%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
135
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
135
1.9%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
102
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
102
1.4%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
92
1.3%
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
89
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+864
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
-230
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-348
-5.0pp
Not stated
-141
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Baptist
+24
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-33
-0.5pp
Islam
+20
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-76
-1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Carramar (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 | 3,345 | 46.6% | 42.0% | 2,481 | 34.7% | 31.8% | +864 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,214 | 16.9% | 18.0% | 1,444 | 20.2% | 20.9% | -230 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,072 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 1,420 | 19.9% | 14.3% | -348 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 301 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 442 | 6.2% | 8.4% | -141 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 256 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 255 | 3.6% | 4.1% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 157 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 133 | 1.9% | 2.3% | +24 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 135 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 168 | 2.4% | 1.4% | -33 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 102 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 82 | 1.1% | 2.5% | +20 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 168 | 2.4% | 1.5% | -76 | -1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 89 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 93 | 1.3% | 1.8% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 7,180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.