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 Marangaroo, accounting for 32.4% (3,388 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 597 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marangaroo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marangaroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marangaroo, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,388
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
3,388
32.4%
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,263
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
2,263
21.6%
-1.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
806
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
806
7.7%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
657
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
657
6.3%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
656
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
656
6.3%
-2.8pp
Islam
2021 count
599
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
599
5.7%
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
516
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
516
4.9%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
240
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
240
2.3%
+0.2pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
240
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
240
2.3%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
176
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
176
1.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+597
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
-221
-1.9pp
Buddhism
-47
-0.4pp
Not stated
-155
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-304
-2.8pp
Islam
+156
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Baptist
+20
+0.2pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-53
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-24
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Marangaroo. 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 | 3,388 | 32.4% | 42.0% | 2,791 | 26.4% | 31.8% | +597 | +6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,263 | 21.6% | 18.0% | 2,484 | 23.5% | 20.9% | -221 | -1.9pp |
| Buddhism | 806 | 7.7% | 2.5% | 853 | 8.1% | 2.6% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 657 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 812 | 7.7% | 8.4% | -155 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 656 | 6.3% | 10.1% | 960 | 9.1% | 14.3% | -304 | -2.8pp |
| Islam | 599 | 5.7% | 3.0% | 443 | 4.2% | 2.5% | +156 | +1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 516 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 494 | 4.7% | 4.1% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 240 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 220 | 2.1% | 2.3% | +20 | +0.2pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 240 | 2.3% | 0.6% | 293 | 2.8% | 0.6% | -53 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 176 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 200 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -24 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 10,462 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,568 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.