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 Tapping, accounting for 46.6% (4,444 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,125 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tapping - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tapping in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tapping, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,444
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
4,444
46.6%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,611
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,611
16.9%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,150
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
1,150
12.1%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
408
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
408
4.3%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
322
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
322
3.4%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
293
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
293
3.1%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
177
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
177
1.9%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
145
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
145
1.5%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
137
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
137
1.4%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
126
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
126
1.3%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,125
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-246
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-441
-4.7pp
Not stated
-192
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+39
+0.4pp
Baptist
-13
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-32
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-43
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-33
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Tapping. 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 | 4,444 | 46.6% | 42.0% | 3,319 | 35.1% | 31.8% | +1,125 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,611 | 16.9% | 18.0% | 1,857 | 19.7% | 20.9% | -246 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,150 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 1,591 | 16.8% | 14.3% | -441 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 408 | 4.3% | 5.5% | 600 | 6.4% | 8.4% | -192 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 322 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 326 | 3.5% | 4.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 293 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 254 | 2.7% | 1.8% | +39 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 177 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 190 | 2.0% | 2.3% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 145 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 177 | 1.9% | 1.8% | -32 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 137 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 180 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -43 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 126 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 159 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 9,542 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.