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 Mariginiup, accounting for 38.1% (328 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 90 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mariginiup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mariginiup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mariginiup, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
328
% of total
38.1%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
328
38.1%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
208
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
208
24.1%
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
98
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
98
11.4%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
59
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
59
6.8%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
42
4.9%
+1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
29
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
29
3.4%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
22
2.6%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
2.1%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
1.9%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+90
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-40
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-5.0pp
Not stated
-2
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+1.9pp
Baptist
+12
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mariginiup. 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 | 328 | 38.1% | 42.0% | 238 | 28.3% | 31.8% | +90 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 208 | 24.1% | 18.0% | 248 | 29.5% | 20.9% | -40 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 98 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 138 | 16.4% | 14.3% | -40 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 59 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 61 | 7.3% | 8.4% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 25 | 3.0% | 4.1% | +17 | +1.9pp |
| Baptist | 29 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 17 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +12 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 2.6% | 1.0% | 33 | 3.9% | 1.5% | -11 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 2.1% | 1.0% | 17 | 2.0% | 1.4% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 13 | 1.5% | 2.6% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 10 | 1.2% | 1.8% | +5 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 840 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.