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 Landsdale, accounting for 30.3% (4,653 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,700 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Landsdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Landsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Landsdale, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,653
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
4,653
30.3%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,329
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
3,329
21.7%
-3.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,415
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
1,415
9.2%
+3.7pp
Islam
2021 count
1,098
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
1,098
7.1%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
907
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
907
5.9%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
701
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
701
4.6%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
621
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
621
4.0%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
588
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
588
3.8%
-3.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
347
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
347
2.3%
-0.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
241
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
241
1.6%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,700
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
+268
-3.4pp
Hinduism
+742
+3.7pp
Islam
+453
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-271
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+175
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+139
0.0pp
Not stated
-254
-3.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+57
-0.1pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+101
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Landsdale. 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 | 4,653 | 30.3% | 42.0% | 2,953 | 24.2% | 31.8% | +1,700 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,329 | 21.7% | 18.0% | 3,061 | 25.1% | 20.9% | +268 | -3.4pp |
| Hinduism | 1,415 | 9.2% | 2.4% | 673 | 5.5% | 1.8% | +742 | +3.7pp |
| Islam | 1,098 | 7.1% | 3.0% | 645 | 5.3% | 2.5% | +453 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 907 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 1,178 | 9.7% | 14.3% | -271 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 701 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 526 | 4.3% | 4.1% | +175 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 621 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 482 | 4.0% | 2.6% | +139 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 588 | 3.8% | 5.5% | 842 | 6.9% | 8.4% | -254 | -3.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 347 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 290 | 2.4% | 1.8% | +57 | -0.1pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 241 | 1.6% | 0.6% | 140 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +101 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 15,362 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,178 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.