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 Armadale (C), accounting for 40.6% (38,214 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11,964 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Armadale (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Armadale (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armadale (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38,214
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
38,214
40.6%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13,985
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
13,985
14.9%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
8,173
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
8,173
8.7%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
6,015
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
6,015
6.4%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,687
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
4,687
5.0%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
4,334
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
4,334
4.6%
+1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
2,713
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
2,713
2.9%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,240
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,240
2.4%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
2,141
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
2,141
2.3%
+1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,132
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,132
2.3%
+0.3pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,964
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
+440
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,918
-5.2pp
Not stated
-846
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+851
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+1,936
+1.6pp
Islam
+1,145
+0.9pp
Baptist
+233
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+1,134
+1.0pp
Buddhism
+503
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Armadale (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 38,214 | 40.6% | 41.8% | 26,250 | 33.0% | 32.1% | +11,964 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 13,985 | 14.9% | 19.4% | 13,545 | 17.0% | 22.0% | +440 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 8,173 | 8.7% | 9.9% | 11,091 | 13.9% | 13.8% | -2,918 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 6,015 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 6,861 | 8.6% | 9.1% | -846 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,687 | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3,836 | 4.8% | 3.4% | +851 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 4,334 | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2,398 | 3.0% | 1.9% | +1,936 | +1.6pp |
| Islam | 2,713 | 2.9% | 3.0% | 1,568 | 2.0% | 2.4% | +1,145 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 2,240 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2,007 | 2.5% | 1.7% | +233 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 2,141 | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1,007 | 1.3% | 0.6% | +1,134 | +1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 2,132 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1,629 | 2.0% | 2.5% | +503 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 94,169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79,611 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14,558 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.