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 Koondoola, accounting for 27.6% (1,077 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 972 people, while its share fell by 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Koondoola - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Koondoola in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Koondoola, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,077
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
-24.6pp
1,077
27.6%
-24.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
608
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
608
15.6%
+2.7pp
Islam
2021 count
435
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-
435
11.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
312
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
312
8.0%
-2.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
308
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
308
7.9%
+5.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
307
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
307
7.9%
+4.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
235
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
235
6.0%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
207
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
207
5.3%
-7.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
52
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
52
1.3%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
38
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
38
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+972
-24.6pp
Western Catholic
+582
+2.7pp
Not stated
+291
-2.4pp
Buddhism
+304
+5.9pp
Baptist
+301
+4.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+228
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+182
-7.1pp
Uniting Church
+25
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Koondoola. 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 | 1,077 | 27.6% | 42.0% | 105 | 52.2% | 31.8% | +972 | -24.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 608 | 15.6% | 18.0% | 26 | 12.9% | 20.9% | +582 | +2.7pp |
| Islam | 435 | 11.1% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 312 | 8.0% | 5.5% | 21 | 10.4% | 8.4% | +291 | -2.4pp |
| Buddhism | 308 | 7.9% | 2.5% | 4 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +304 | +5.9pp |
| Baptist | 307 | 7.9% | 2.1% | 6 | 3.0% | 2.3% | +301 | +4.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 235 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 7 | 3.5% | 4.1% | +228 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 207 | 5.3% | 10.1% | 25 | 12.4% | 14.3% | +182 | -7.1pp |
| Hinduism | 52 | 1.3% | 2.4% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 38 | 1.0% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 3,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,704 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.