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 Wanneroo (C), accounting for 42% (87,724 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27,870 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wanneroo (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wanneroo (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanneroo (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
87,724
% of total
42.0%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
87,724
42.0%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37,709
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
37,709
18.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21,108
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
21,108
10.1%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
11,556
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
11,556
5.5%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
8,999
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8,999
4.3%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
6,220
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
6,220
3.0%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
5,187
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
5,187
2.5%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
5,108
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
5,108
2.4%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
4,435
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
4,435
2.1%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
3,569
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
3,569
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27,870
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-1,608
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5,848
-4.2pp
Not stated
-4,162
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,373
+0.2pp
Islam
+1,580
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+204
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+1,704
+0.6pp
Baptist
+170
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+206
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wanneroo (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 87,724 | 42.0% | 41.8% | 59,854 | 31.8% | 32.1% | +27,870 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 37,709 | 18.0% | 19.4% | 39,317 | 20.9% | 22.0% | -1,608 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21,108 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 26,956 | 14.3% | 13.8% | -5,848 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 11,556 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 15,718 | 8.4% | 9.1% | -4,162 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 8,999 | 4.3% | 3.4% | 7,626 | 4.1% | 3.4% | +1,373 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 6,220 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4,640 | 2.5% | 2.4% | +1,580 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 5,187 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 4,983 | 2.6% | 2.5% | +204 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 5,108 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3,404 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +1,704 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 4,435 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4,265 | 2.3% | 1.7% | +170 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 3,569 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3,363 | 1.8% | 1.0% | +206 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 209,089 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 188,182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20,907 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.