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 Quinns Rocks, accounting for 51% (4,508 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,243 people and 13.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Quinns Rocks - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Quinns Rocks
Wanneroo (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

4,508

% of total

51.0%

Change from 2016

+13.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

1,337

% of total

15.1%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

1,203

% of total

13.6%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

556

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

304

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Baptist

2021 count

202

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

98

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

92

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

81

% of total

0.9%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Buddhism

2021 count

56

% of total

0.6%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Quinns Rocks. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
Religion for Quinns Rocks. 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 described4,50851.0%42.0%3,26537.3%31.8%+1,243+13.7pp
Western Catholic1,33715.1%18.0%1,54817.7%20.9%-211-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1,20313.6%10.1%1,68819.3%14.3%-485-5.7pp
Not stated5566.3%5.5%7879.0%8.4%-231-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd3043.4%4.3%3504.0%4.1%-46-0.6pp
Baptist2022.3%2.1%2172.5%2.3%-15-0.2pp
Uniting Church981.1%1.0%1131.3%1.5%-15-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd921.0%1.7%941.1%1.8%-2-0.1pp
Presbyterian810.9%1.0%991.1%1.4%-18-0.2pp
Buddhism560.6%2.5%820.9%2.6%-26-0.3pp
Total8,833100.0%100.0%8,744100.0%100.0%+890.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.