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 Cannington, accounting for 24.5% (1,678 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Sikhism, which increased by 347 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cannington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cannington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cannington, with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,678
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,678
24.5%
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,053
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,053
15.4%
-3.9pp
Islam
2021 count
838
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
838
12.2%
+0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
706
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
706
10.3%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
608
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
608
8.9%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
578
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
578
8.4%
+1.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
389
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
389
5.7%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
232
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
232
3.4%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
212
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
212
3.1%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
92
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
92
1.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+325
+1.7pp
Western Catholic
-89
-3.9pp
Islam
+123
+0.1pp
Sikhism
+347
+4.2pp
Not stated
-22
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+193
+1.9pp
Buddhism
+119
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-39
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
+13
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cannington. 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 | 1,678 | 24.5% | 33.4% | 1,353 | 22.8% | 28.0% | +325 | +1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,053 | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1,142 | 19.3% | 19.6% | -89 | -3.9pp |
| Islam | 838 | 12.2% | 7.1% | 715 | 12.1% | 5.8% | +123 | +0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 706 | 10.3% | 2.7% | 359 | 6.1% | 1.7% | +347 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 608 | 8.9% | 5.2% | 630 | 10.6% | 7.8% | -22 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 578 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 385 | 6.5% | 4.6% | +193 | +1.9pp |
| Buddhism | 389 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 270 | 4.6% | 5.9% | +119 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 232 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 271 | 4.6% | 4.2% | -39 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 212 | 3.1% | 6.5% | 255 | 4.3% | 9.7% | -43 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 92 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 79 | 1.3% | 2.2% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,844 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,922 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +922 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.