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 3,381 people, while its share fell by 17.6 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
-17.6pp
3,388
32.4%
-17.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,263
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
2,263
21.6%
-7.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
806
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-
806
7.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
657
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-15.1pp
657
6.3%
-15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
656
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
656
6.3%
-
Islam
2021 count
599
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
599
5.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
516
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
516
4.9%
-
Baptist
2021 count
240
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
240
2.3%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
240
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
240
2.3%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
176
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
176
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,381
-17.6pp
Western Catholic
+2,259
-7.0pp
Not stated
+654
-15.1pp
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% | 7 | 50.0% | 31.8% | +3,381 | -17.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,263 | 21.6% | 18.0% | 4 | 28.6% | 20.9% | +2,259 | -7.0pp |
| Buddhism | 806 | 7.7% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 657 | 6.3% | 5.5% | 3 | 21.4% | 8.4% | +654 | -15.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 656 | 6.3% | 10.1% | - | - | 14.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 599 | 5.7% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 516 | 4.9% | 4.3% | - | - | 4.1% | - | - |
| Baptist | 240 | 2.3% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 240 | 2.3% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 176 | 1.7% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Total | 10,462 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,448 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.