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 Clarkson, accounting for 46.3% (6,439 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,707 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarkson - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarkson in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarkson, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,439
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
6,439
46.3%
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,310
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,310
16.6%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,256
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,256
9.0%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
834
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
834
6.0%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
583
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
583
4.2%
+0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
444
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
444
3.2%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
279
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
279
2.0%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
273
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
273
2.0%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
216
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
216
1.6%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
202
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
202
1.5%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,707
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-173
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-314
-3.1pp
Not stated
-376
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+130
+0.7pp
Islam
+94
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+55
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+12
0.0pp
Baptist
-32
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-41
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Clarkson. 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 | 6,439 | 46.3% | 42.0% | 4,732 | 36.6% | 31.8% | +1,707 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,310 | 16.6% | 18.0% | 2,483 | 19.2% | 20.9% | -173 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,256 | 9.0% | 10.1% | 1,570 | 12.1% | 14.3% | -314 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 834 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 1,210 | 9.3% | 8.4% | -376 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 583 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 453 | 3.5% | 4.1% | +130 | +0.7pp |
| Islam | 444 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 350 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +94 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 279 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 224 | 1.7% | 1.8% | +55 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 273 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 261 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 216 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 248 | 1.9% | 2.3% | -32 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 202 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 243 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -41 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 13,894 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,944 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +950 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.