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 Cambridge (T), accounting for 44.3% (12,783 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,603 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cambridge (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cambridge (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cambridge (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,783
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
12,783
44.3%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,666
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
6,666
23.1%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,693
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
3,693
12.8%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,188
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
1,188
4.1%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
602
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
602
2.1%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
598
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
598
2.1%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
493
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
493
1.7%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
482
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
482
1.7%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
396
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
396
1.4%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
304
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
304
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,603
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-157
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-566
-3.1pp
Not stated
-1,006
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+43
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-93
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+111
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+88
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-98
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Cambridge (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 | 12,783 | 44.3% | 41.8% | 9,180 | 34.3% | 32.1% | +3,603 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,666 | 23.1% | 19.4% | 6,823 | 25.5% | 22.0% | -157 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,693 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 4,259 | 15.9% | 13.8% | -566 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,188 | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2,194 | 8.2% | 9.1% | -1,006 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 602 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 559 | 2.1% | 3.4% | +43 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 598 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 691 | 2.6% | 2.0% | -93 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 493 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 484 | 1.8% | 0.7% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 482 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 371 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +111 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 396 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 308 | 1.1% | 1.9% | +88 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 304 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 402 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -98 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 28,875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,090 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.