Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hocking, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Hinduism
Pentecostal, nfd
Islam
Buddhism
Baptist
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.