Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marangaroo, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Macedonian Orthodox
Pentecostal, nfd
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.