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 Hocking, accounting for 43.8% (3,050 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,058 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hocking - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hocking in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hocking, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,050
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
3,050
43.8%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,460
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
1,460
21.0%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
603
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
603
8.7%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
316
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
316
4.5%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
262
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
262
3.8%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
210
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
210
3.0%
+1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
171
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
171
2.5%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
148
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
148
2.1%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
126
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
126
1.8%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
93
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
93
1.3%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,058
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-13
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-153
-4.1pp
Not stated
-53
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+128
+1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+42
+0.3pp
Islam
+73
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+43
+0.4pp
Baptist
-49
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Hocking. 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 | 3,050 | 43.8% | 42.0% | 1,992 | 33.8% | 31.8% | +1,058 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,460 | 21.0% | 18.0% | 1,473 | 25.0% | 20.9% | -13 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 603 | 8.7% | 10.1% | 756 | 12.8% | 14.3% | -153 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 316 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 369 | 6.3% | 8.4% | -53 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 262 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 241 | 4.1% | 4.1% | +21 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 210 | 3.0% | 2.4% | 82 | 1.4% | 1.8% | +128 | +1.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 171 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 129 | 2.2% | 1.8% | +42 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 148 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 75 | 1.3% | 2.5% | +73 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 126 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 83 | 1.4% | 2.6% | +43 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 93 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 142 | 2.4% | 2.3% | -49 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 6,968 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,081 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.