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 Bassendean (T), accounting for 46.5% (7,412 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,087 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bassendean (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bassendean (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bassendean (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,412
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
7,412
46.5%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,343
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
3,343
21.0%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,499
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,499
9.4%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,066
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,066
6.7%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
503
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
503
3.2%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
303
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
303
1.9%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
201
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
201
1.3%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
199
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
199
1.2%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
170
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
170
1.1%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
148
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
148
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,087
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-344
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-477
-3.7pp
Not stated
-221
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-29
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-39
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+6
-0.1pp
Islam
-17
-0.1pp
Baptist
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bassendean (T). 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 | 7,412 | 46.5% | 41.8% | 5,325 | 35.3% | 32.1% | +2,087 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,343 | 21.0% | 19.4% | 3,687 | 24.4% | 22.0% | -344 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,499 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 1,976 | 13.1% | 13.8% | -477 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,066 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 1,287 | 8.5% | 9.1% | -221 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 503 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 506 | 3.4% | 3.4% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 303 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 332 | 2.2% | 2.5% | -29 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 201 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 240 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -39 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 199 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 193 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 170 | 1.1% | 3.0% | 187 | 1.2% | 2.4% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 148 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 154 | 1.0% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 15,938 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +835 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.