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 Gnangara, accounting for 33.2% (444 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 187 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gnangara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gnangara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gnangara, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
444
% of total
33.2%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
444
33.2%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
309
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
309
23.1%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
206
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
206
15.4%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
101
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
101
7.6%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
57
4.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
48
3.6%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
31
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
31
2.3%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
25
1.9%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
1.7%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
19
1.4%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+187
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-15
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-3.2pp
Not stated
+26
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+14
+0.6pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.0pp
Baptist
0
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Gnangara. 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 | 444 | 33.2% | 42.0% | 257 | 22.7% | 31.8% | +187 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 309 | 23.1% | 18.0% | 324 | 28.6% | 20.9% | -15 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 206 | 15.4% | 10.1% | 211 | 18.6% | 14.3% | -5 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 101 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 75 | 6.6% | 8.4% | +26 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 50 | 4.4% | 4.1% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 48 | 3.6% | 1.7% | 34 | 3.0% | 1.8% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 31 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 33 | 2.9% | 2.6% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 33 | 2.9% | 1.5% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 23 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 25 | 2.2% | 1.4% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +203 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.