Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bentley (WA) (part), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Islam
Buddhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Baptist
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.