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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wangara, accounting for 51.1% (24 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (18%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people, while its share fell by 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wangara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wangara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wangara, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
51.1%
Change from 2016
-
24
51.1%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
19
40.4%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wangara. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 51.1% | 18.0% | - | - | 20.9% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 40.4% | 42.0% | 7 | 43.8% | 31.8% | +12 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.