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 Bayswater (C), accounting for 39.2% (27,180 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7,516 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bayswater (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bayswater (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bayswater (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27,180
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
27,180
39.2%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17,378
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
17,378
25.1%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,891
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
4,891
7.1%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,843
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
3,843
5.5%
-3.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,700
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,700
3.9%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
2,196
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,196
3.2%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,884
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,884
2.7%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,718
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,718
2.5%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
868
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
868
1.3%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
818
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
818
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7,516
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
-465
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,190
-2.3pp
Not stated
-1,863
-3.3pp
Buddhism
+292
+0.2pp
Islam
+327
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+85
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+43
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-158
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Bayswater (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 | 27,180 | 39.2% | 41.8% | 19,664 | 30.4% | 32.1% | +7,516 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 17,378 | 25.1% | 19.4% | 17,843 | 27.6% | 22.0% | -465 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,891 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 6,081 | 9.4% | 13.8% | -1,190 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 3,843 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5,706 | 8.8% | 9.1% | -1,863 | -3.3pp |
| Buddhism | 2,700 | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2,408 | 3.7% | 2.5% | +292 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 2,196 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1,869 | 2.9% | 2.4% | +327 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,884 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 1,864 | 2.9% | 3.4% | +20 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 1,718 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1,633 | 2.5% | 1.9% | +85 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 868 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 825 | 1.3% | 0.7% | +43 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 818 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 976 | 1.5% | 2.0% | -158 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 69,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64,661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,588 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.