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 Yanchep, accounting for 53.2% (5,864 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,323 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yanchep - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yanchep in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yanchep, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,864
% of total
53.2%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
5,864
53.2%
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,424
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
1,424
12.9%
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,385
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
1,385
12.6%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
756
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
756
6.9%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
409
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
409
3.7%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
220
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
220
2.0%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
112
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
112
1.0%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
108
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
108
1.0%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
89
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
0.8%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
84
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
84
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,323
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-250
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
-38
-3.5pp
Not stated
-269
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+145
+0.7pp
Baptist
+81
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+35
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-22
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Yanchep. 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 | 5,864 | 53.2% | 42.0% | 3,541 | 40.0% | 31.8% | +2,323 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,424 | 12.9% | 10.1% | 1,674 | 18.9% | 14.3% | -250 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,385 | 12.6% | 18.0% | 1,423 | 16.1% | 20.9% | -38 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 756 | 6.9% | 5.5% | 1,025 | 11.6% | 8.4% | -269 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 409 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 264 | 3.0% | 4.1% | +145 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 220 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 139 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +81 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 112 | 1.0% | 1.7% | 77 | 0.9% | 1.8% | +35 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 108 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 130 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -22 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 89 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 95 | 1.1% | 1.5% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 84 | 0.8% | 2.5% | 66 | 0.7% | 2.6% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 11,022 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,168 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.