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 Girrawheen, accounting for 33.9% (3,010 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 764 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Girrawheen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Girrawheen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Girrawheen, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,010
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
3,010
33.9%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,638
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,638
18.5%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
654
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
654
7.4%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
618
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
618
7.0%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
554
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
554
6.2%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
521
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
521
5.9%
-3.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
457
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
457
5.1%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
454
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
454
5.1%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
158
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
158
1.8%
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
88
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
88
1.0%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+764
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-273
-3.4pp
Not stated
-56
-0.7pp
Islam
+44
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-334
-3.9pp
Baptist
+9
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+75
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+15
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Girrawheen. 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 | 3,010 | 33.9% | 42.0% | 2,246 | 25.7% | 31.8% | +764 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,638 | 18.5% | 18.0% | 1,911 | 21.9% | 20.9% | -273 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 654 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 710 | 8.1% | 8.4% | -56 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 618 | 7.0% | 3.0% | 574 | 6.6% | 2.5% | +44 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 554 | 6.2% | 2.5% | 564 | 6.5% | 2.6% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 521 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 855 | 9.8% | 14.3% | -334 | -3.9pp |
| Baptist | 457 | 5.1% | 2.1% | 448 | 5.1% | 2.3% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 454 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 379 | 4.3% | 4.1% | +75 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 158 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 154 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 88 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 73 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 8,874 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,735 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +139 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.