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 Neerabup, accounting for 32.1% (36 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 15.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Neerabup - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Neerabup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Neerabup, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).

Neerabup
Wanneroo (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

36

% of total

32.1%

Change from 2016

+15.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

34

% of total

30.4%

Change from 2016

+7.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

19

% of total

17.0%

Change from 2016

-6.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

15

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+4.7pp

Data table

Religion for Neerabup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).

Religion for Neerabup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
Religion for Neerabup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wanneroo (C)%Count%Wanneroo (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3632.1%42.0%1716.5%31.8%+19+15.6pp
Western Catholic3430.4%18.0%2423.3%20.9%+10+7.1pp
Not stated1917.0%5.5%2423.3%8.4%-5-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1513.4%10.1%98.7%14.3%+6+4.7pp
Total112100.0%100.0%103100.0%100.0%+90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.