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 Canning (C), accounting for 33.4% (31,967 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,750 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Canning (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Canning (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canning (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31,967
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
31,967
33.4%
+5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15,938
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
15,938
16.6%
-3.0pp
Islam
2021 count
6,832
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
6,832
7.1%
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,266
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
6,266
6.5%
-3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
6,107
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
6,107
6.4%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
6,022
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
6,022
6.3%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,997
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
4,997
5.2%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,052
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
4,052
4.2%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
2,568
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
2,568
2.7%
+1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,899
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,899
2.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,750
+5.4pp
Western Catholic
-1,715
-3.0pp
Islam
+1,639
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,487
-3.2pp
Buddhism
+831
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+1,875
+1.7pp
Not stated
-2,078
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+283
0.0pp
Sikhism
+1,031
+1.0pp
Baptist
+45
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Canning (C). 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 | 31,967 | 33.4% | 41.8% | 25,217 | 28.0% | 32.1% | +6,750 | +5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 15,938 | 16.6% | 19.4% | 17,653 | 19.6% | 22.0% | -1,715 | -3.0pp |
| Islam | 6,832 | 7.1% | 3.0% | 5,193 | 5.8% | 2.4% | +1,639 | +1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,266 | 6.5% | 9.9% | 8,753 | 9.7% | 13.8% | -2,487 | -3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 6,107 | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5,276 | 5.9% | 2.5% | +831 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 6,022 | 6.3% | 2.3% | 4,147 | 4.6% | 1.9% | +1,875 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 4,997 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 7,075 | 7.8% | 9.1% | -2,078 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,052 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3,769 | 4.2% | 3.4% | +283 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 2,568 | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1,537 | 1.7% | 0.6% | +1,031 | +1.0pp |
| Baptist | 1,899 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1,854 | 2.1% | 1.7% | +45 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 95,832 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90,184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,648 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.