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 Waroona, accounting for 40.8% (1,172 people). This share was lower than Waroona (S) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,138 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waroona - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waroona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waroona, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,172
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
1,172
40.8%
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
709
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
709
24.7%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
443
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
443
15.4%
+12.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
236
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-15.5pp
236
8.2%
-15.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
68
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
68
2.4%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
54
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
54
1.9%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
39
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
39
1.4%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
22
0.8%
-4.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
18
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
18
0.6%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
15
0.5%
-4.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,138
+22.5pp
Western Catholic
+666
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+438
+12.7pp
Not stated
+192
-15.5pp
Uniting Church
+57
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+50
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+36
-0.2pp
Baptist
+13
-4.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
-4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Waroona. 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 | 1,172 | 40.8% | 43.2% | 34 | 18.3% | 29.5% | +1,138 | +22.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 709 | 24.7% | 22.1% | 43 | 23.1% | 25.5% | +666 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 443 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 5 | 2.7% | 18.8% | +438 | +12.7pp |
| Not stated | 236 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 44 | 23.7% | 12.8% | +192 | -15.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 68 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 11 | 5.9% | 3.0% | +57 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 54 | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4 | 2.2% | 2.4% | +50 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 39 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3 | 1.6% | 2.0% | +36 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 9 | 4.8% | 1.2% | +13 | -4.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 18 | 0.6% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 10 | 5.4% | 0.4% | +5 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 2,873 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,687 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.