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 Pearsall, accounting for 41.5% (1,757 people). This share was lower than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 549 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pearsall - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pearsall in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pearsall, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,757
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
1,757
41.5%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
897
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
897
21.2%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
336
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
336
7.9%
-3.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
236
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
236
5.6%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
176
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
176
4.2%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
169
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
169
4.0%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
82
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
82
1.9%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
82
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
82
1.9%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
78
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
78
1.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
64
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
64
1.5%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+549
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-43
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-110
-3.7pp
Hinduism
+87
+1.7pp
Not stated
-112
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.7pp
Buddhism
-18
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+0.1pp
Baptist
+19
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-19
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Pearsall. 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 | 1,757 | 41.5% | 42.0% | 1,208 | 31.5% | 31.8% | +549 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 897 | 21.2% | 18.0% | 940 | 24.5% | 20.9% | -43 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 336 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 446 | 11.6% | 14.3% | -110 | -3.7pp |
| Hinduism | 236 | 5.6% | 2.4% | 149 | 3.9% | 1.8% | +87 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 176 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 288 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -112 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 169 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 180 | 4.7% | 4.1% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 82 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 100 | 2.6% | 2.6% | -18 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 82 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 70 | 1.8% | 1.8% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 78 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 59 | 1.5% | 2.3% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 64 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 83 | 2.2% | 1.5% | -19 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 4,230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,841 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +389 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.