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 Williams Landing, accounting for 24% (2,270 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 1,760 people and 18.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Williams Landing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Williams Landing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Williams Landing, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,270
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-19.9pp
2,270
24.0%
-19.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,878
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
1,878
19.9%
+18.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,345
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,345
14.2%
-1.3pp
Islam
2021 count
984
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
984
10.4%
+8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
595
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
595
6.3%
-5.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
516
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
516
5.5%
+5.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
462
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
462
4.9%
+3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
375
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
375
4.0%
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
155
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
155
1.6%
-4.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
105
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
105
1.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-922
-19.9pp
Hinduism
+1,760
+18.3pp
Western Catholic
+218
-1.3pp
Islam
+858
+8.7pp
Not stated
-235
-5.1pp
Sikhism
+513
+5.5pp
Buddhism
+333
+3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+284
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-285
-4.5pp
Baptist
+85
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Williams Landing. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,270 | 24.0% | 23.1% | 3,192 | 43.9% | 22.7% | -922 | -19.9pp |
| Hinduism | 1,878 | 19.9% | 14.5% | 118 | 1.6% | 8.6% | +1,760 | +18.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,345 | 14.2% | 18.1% | 1,127 | 15.5% | 23.9% | +218 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 984 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 126 | 1.7% | 7.3% | +858 | +8.7pp |
| Not stated | 595 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 830 | 11.4% | 8.0% | -235 | -5.1pp |
| Sikhism | 516 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +513 | +5.5pp |
| Buddhism | 462 | 4.9% | 2.8% | 129 | 1.8% | 2.7% | +333 | +3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 375 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 91 | 1.3% | 3.3% | +284 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 155 | 1.6% | 3.9% | 440 | 6.1% | 6.7% | -285 | -4.5pp |
| Baptist | 105 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 20 | 0.3% | 2.0% | +85 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 9,439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,171 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.