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 Eglinton (WA), accounting for 51.9% (1,934 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,237 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eglinton (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eglinton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,934
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
1,934
51.9%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
566
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
566
15.2%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
294
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
294
7.9%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
239
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
239
6.4%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
180
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
180
4.8%
+2.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
72
1.9%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
65
1.7%
-0.5pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
57
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
57
1.5%
+1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
50
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
50
1.3%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
35
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
35
0.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,237
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
+268
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+45
-7.1pp
Not stated
+65
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+145
+2.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+55
+0.9pp
Baptist
+28
-0.5pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+48
+1.0pp
Islam
+39
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+29
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Eglinton (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 | 1,934 | 51.9% | 42.0% | 697 | 42.1% | 31.8% | +1,237 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 566 | 15.2% | 18.0% | 298 | 18.0% | 20.9% | +268 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 294 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 249 | 15.0% | 14.3% | +45 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 239 | 6.4% | 5.5% | 174 | 10.5% | 8.4% | +65 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 180 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 35 | 2.1% | 4.1% | +145 | +2.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 72 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 17 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +55 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 37 | 2.2% | 2.3% | +28 | -0.5pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 57 | 1.5% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +48 | +1.0pp |
| Islam | 50 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 11 | 0.7% | 2.5% | +39 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 35 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 6 | 0.4% | 2.6% | +29 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,723 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,658 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,065 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.