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 Wagerup, accounting for 59.6% (34 people). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 36.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wagerup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wagerup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wagerup, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34
% of total
59.6%
Change from 2016
+36.7pp
34
59.6%
+36.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-22.9pp
13
22.8%
-22.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+36.7pp
Western Catholic
-3
-22.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wagerup. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waroona (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 59.6% | 43.2% | 8 | 22.9% | 29.5% | +26 | +36.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 22.8% | 22.1% | 16 | 45.7% | 25.5% | -3 | -22.9pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.