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 Two Rocks, accounting for 51.9% (1,980 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 981 people and 11.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Two Rocks - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Two Rocks
Wanneroo (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

1,980

% of total

51.9%

Change from 2016

+11.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

484

% of total

12.7%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

474

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

-6.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

372

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

+1.7pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

137

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Baptist

2021 count

48

% of total

1.3%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

41

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Buddhism

2021 count

30

% of total

0.8%

Change from 2016

-0.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

28

% of total

0.7%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

21

% of total

0.6%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

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

Religion for Two Rocks. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
Religion for Two 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 described1,98051.9%42.0%99940.2%31.8%+981+11.7pp
Western Catholic48412.7%18.0%37915.3%20.9%+105-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia47412.4%10.1%47119.0%14.3%+3-6.6pp
Not stated3729.8%5.5%2028.1%8.4%+170+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd1373.6%4.3%1224.9%4.1%+15-1.3pp
Baptist481.3%2.1%552.2%2.3%-7-0.9pp
Presbyterian411.1%1.0%411.7%1.4%0-0.6pp
Buddhism300.8%2.5%230.9%2.6%+7-0.1pp
Uniting Church280.7%1.0%622.5%1.5%-34-1.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses210.6%0.5%130.5%0.5%+8+0.1pp
Total3,812100.0%100.0%2,484100.0%100.0%+1,3280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.