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 Bentley (WA) (part), accounting for 29% (2,624 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 409 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bentley (WA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bentley (WA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bentley (WA) (part), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,624
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
2,624
29.0%
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,177
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,177
13.0%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,170
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,170
12.9%
+0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
890
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
890
9.8%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
806
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
806
8.9%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
525
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
525
5.8%
-2.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
472
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
472
5.2%
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
326
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
326
3.6%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
170
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
170
1.9%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
159
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
159
1.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+409
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
-193
-2.6pp
Not stated
+109
+0.8pp
Islam
+96
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+81
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-222
-2.7pp
Hinduism
+153
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-69
-0.8pp
Baptist
+9
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bentley (WA) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Canning (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | % | Canning (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,624 | 29.0% | 33.4% | 2,215 | 25.2% | 28.0% | +409 | +3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,177 | 13.0% | 16.6% | 1,370 | 15.6% | 19.6% | -193 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,170 | 12.9% | 5.2% | 1,061 | 12.1% | 7.8% | +109 | +0.8pp |
| Islam | 890 | 9.8% | 7.1% | 794 | 9.0% | 5.8% | +96 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 806 | 8.9% | 6.4% | 725 | 8.3% | 5.9% | +81 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 525 | 5.8% | 6.5% | 747 | 8.5% | 9.7% | -222 | -2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 472 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 319 | 3.6% | 4.6% | +153 | +1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 326 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 325 | 3.7% | 4.2% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 170 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 239 | 2.7% | 2.1% | -69 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 159 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 150 | 1.7% | 2.1% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 9,045 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +269 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.