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 Madeley, accounting for 32.1% (2,178 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 699 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Madeley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Madeley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Madeley, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,178
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
2,178
32.1%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,544
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,544
22.8%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
595
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
595
8.8%
-3.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
360
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
360
5.3%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
357
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
357
5.3%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
284
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
284
4.2%
-2.4pp
Islam
2021 count
203
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
203
3.0%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
162
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
162
2.4%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
132
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
132
1.9%
-0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
118
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
118
1.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+699
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
+49
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-144
-3.5pp
Hinduism
+93
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+64
+0.4pp
Not stated
-116
-2.4pp
Islam
+30
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+24
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-23
-0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+19
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Madeley. 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 | 2,178 | 32.1% | 42.0% | 1,479 | 24.6% | 31.8% | +699 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,544 | 22.8% | 18.0% | 1,495 | 24.8% | 20.9% | +49 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 595 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 739 | 12.3% | 14.3% | -144 | -3.5pp |
| Hinduism | 360 | 5.3% | 2.4% | 267 | 4.4% | 1.8% | +93 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 357 | 5.3% | 4.3% | 293 | 4.9% | 4.1% | +64 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 284 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 400 | 6.6% | 8.4% | -116 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 203 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 173 | 2.9% | 2.5% | +30 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 162 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 138 | 2.3% | 2.6% | +24 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 132 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 155 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -23 | -0.7pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 118 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 99 | 1.6% | 0.6% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,775 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +752 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.