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 West Leederville, accounting for 50.8% (2,199 people). This share was higher than Cambridge (T) (44.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 641 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Leederville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Leederville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cambridge (T) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Leederville, with comparison markers for Cambridge (T).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,199
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
2,199
50.8%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
813
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
813
18.8%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
373
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
373
8.6%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
271
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
271
6.3%
-3.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
94
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
94
2.2%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
87
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
87
2.0%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
77
1.8%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
62
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
62
1.4%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
51
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
1.2%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
50
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
50
1.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+641
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-56
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-68
-2.7pp
Not stated
-125
-3.8pp
Hinduism
+8
0.0pp
Buddhism
+15
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
+3
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+1
-0.1pp
Islam
+16
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for West Leederville. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cambridge (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cambridge (T)% | Count | % | Cambridge (T)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,199 | 50.8% | 44.3% | 1,558 | 39.8% | 34.3% | +641 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 813 | 18.8% | 23.1% | 869 | 22.2% | 25.5% | -56 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 373 | 8.6% | 12.8% | 441 | 11.3% | 15.9% | -68 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 271 | 6.3% | 4.1% | 396 | 10.1% | 8.2% | -125 | -3.8pp |
| Hinduism | 94 | 2.2% | 1.4% | 86 | 2.2% | 1.1% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 87 | 2.0% | 1.7% | 72 | 1.8% | 1.4% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 77 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 84 | 2.1% | 2.1% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 62 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 59 | 1.5% | 2.6% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 51 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 50 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 50 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 34 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,331 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +414 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.