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 Wanneroo, accounting for 42.9% (5,191 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,155 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wanneroo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wanneroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanneroo, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,191
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
5,191
42.9%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,411
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
2,411
19.9%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,529
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
1,529
12.6%
+6.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
730
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-22.3pp
730
6.0%
-22.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
397
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
397
3.3%
-2.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
207
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
207
1.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
200
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
200
1.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
185
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
185
1.5%
-
Baptist
2021 count
182
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
182
1.5%
-2.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
163
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,155
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
+2,391
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,523
+6.9pp
Not stated
+700
-22.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+391
-2.4pp
Baptist
+178
-2.3pp
Inadequately described
+49
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wanneroo. 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 | 5,191 | 42.9% | 42.0% | 36 | 34.0% | 31.8% | +5,155 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,411 | 19.9% | 18.0% | 20 | 18.9% | 20.9% | +2,391 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,529 | 12.6% | 10.1% | 6 | 5.7% | 14.3% | +1,523 | +6.9pp |
| Not stated | 730 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 30 | 28.3% | 8.4% | +700 | -22.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 397 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 6 | 5.7% | 4.1% | +391 | -2.4pp |
| Buddhism | 207 | 1.7% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 200 | 1.7% | 2.4% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 185 | 1.5% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Baptist | 182 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 4 | 3.8% | 2.3% | +178 | -2.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 163 | 1.3% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Total | 12,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,997 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.