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 Darch, accounting for 27.6% (2,026 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 538 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darch - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darch, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,026
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
2,026
27.6%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,437
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,437
19.6%
-2.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
634
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
634
8.6%
+2.2pp
Islam
2021 count
511
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
511
7.0%
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
489
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
489
6.7%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
420
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
420
5.7%
-3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
371
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
371
5.1%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
271
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
271
3.7%
-2.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
228
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
228
3.1%
-1.5pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
165
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
165
2.3%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+538
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
-135
-2.4pp
Hinduism
+174
+2.2pp
Islam
+161
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-217
-3.2pp
Buddhism
+10
0.0pp
Not stated
-190
-2.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-97
-1.5pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+6
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Darch. 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 | 2,026 | 27.6% | 42.0% | 1,488 | 20.8% | 31.8% | +538 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,437 | 19.6% | 18.0% | 1,572 | 22.0% | 20.9% | -135 | -2.4pp |
| Hinduism | 634 | 8.6% | 2.4% | 460 | 6.4% | 1.8% | +174 | +2.2pp |
| Islam | 511 | 7.0% | 3.0% | 350 | 4.9% | 2.5% | +161 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 489 | 6.7% | 4.3% | 455 | 6.4% | 4.1% | +34 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 420 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 637 | 8.9% | 14.3% | -217 | -3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 371 | 5.1% | 2.5% | 361 | 5.1% | 2.6% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 271 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 461 | 6.5% | 8.4% | -190 | -2.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 228 | 3.1% | 1.7% | 325 | 4.6% | 1.8% | -97 | -1.5pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 165 | 2.3% | 0.6% | 159 | 2.2% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,332 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +193 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.