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 Belmont (C), accounting for 36.7% (15,486 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,357 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Belmont (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Belmont (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belmont (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,486
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
15,486
36.7%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,633
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
8,633
20.4%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,469
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
3,469
8.2%
-4.6pp
Islam
2021 count
3,358
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
3,358
7.9%
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,963
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
2,963
7.0%
-3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,674
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,674
4.0%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,376
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,376
3.3%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,277
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,277
3.0%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
505
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
505
1.2%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
431
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
431
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,357
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-608
-2.9pp
Not stated
-1,589
-4.6pp
Islam
+616
+1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-992
-3.0pp
Buddhism
+378
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+133
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+315
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-113
-0.4pp
Baptist
-4
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Belmont (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 | 15,486 | 36.7% | 41.8% | 11,129 | 28.1% | 32.1% | +4,357 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,633 | 20.4% | 19.4% | 9,241 | 23.3% | 22.0% | -608 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 3,469 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 5,058 | 12.8% | 9.1% | -1,589 | -4.6pp |
| Islam | 3,358 | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2,742 | 6.9% | 2.4% | +616 | +1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,963 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 3,955 | 10.0% | 13.8% | -992 | -3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 1,674 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1,296 | 3.3% | 2.5% | +378 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,376 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 1,243 | 3.1% | 3.4% | +133 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 1,277 | 3.0% | 2.3% | 962 | 2.4% | 1.9% | +315 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 505 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 618 | 1.6% | 2.0% | -113 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 431 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 435 | 1.1% | 1.7% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 42,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39,651 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,588 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.