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 Mindarie (WA), accounting for 39.2% (3,072 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which decreased by 1,677 people and 20.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mindarie (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mindarie (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mindarie (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,072
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+21.1pp
3,072
39.2%
+21.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,533
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
1,533
19.6%
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,388
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,388
17.7%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
419
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
419
5.3%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
276
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
276
3.5%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
239
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
239
3.0%
-1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
145
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
145
1.8%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
121
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
121
1.5%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
109
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
109
1.4%
+1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
67
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-20.6pp
67
0.9%
-20.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,606
+21.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,124
+14.6pp
Western Catholic
-59
-0.2pp
Not stated
-167
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.1pp
Baptist
-160
-1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+42
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+39
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
+77
+1.0pp
Islam
-1,677
-20.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mindarie (WA). 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 | 3,072 | 39.2% | 42.0% | 1,466 | 18.1% | 31.8% | +1,606 | +21.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,533 | 19.6% | 10.1% | 409 | 5.0% | 14.3% | +1,124 | +14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,388 | 17.7% | 18.0% | 1,447 | 17.9% | 20.9% | -59 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 419 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 586 | 7.2% | 8.4% | -167 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 276 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 290 | 3.6% | 4.1% | -14 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 239 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 399 | 4.9% | 2.3% | -160 | -1.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 145 | 1.8% | 1.7% | 103 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +42 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 121 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 82 | 1.0% | 1.4% | +39 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 109 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 32 | 0.4% | 1.5% | +77 | +1.0pp |
| Islam | 67 | 0.9% | 3.0% | 1,744 | 21.5% | 2.5% | -1,677 | -20.6pp |
| Total | 7,838 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -265 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.