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 Queens Park (WA), accounting for 25.8% (1,875 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,130 people, while its share fell by 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Queens Park (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Queens Park (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,875
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
1,875
25.8%
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,322
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,322
18.2%
+1.5pp
Islam
2021 count
1,061
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
1,061
14.6%
+14.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
663
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-
663
9.1%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
495
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-
495
6.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
469
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
469
6.5%
-3.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
351
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
351
4.8%
+4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
252
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
252
3.5%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
235
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-20.7pp
235
3.2%
-20.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
79
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
79
1.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,130
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
+960
+1.5pp
Islam
+1,055
+14.3pp
Not stated
+253
-3.5pp
Buddhism
+335
+4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+164
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-284
-20.7pp
Baptist
+43
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+51
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Queens Park (WA). 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 | 1,875 | 25.8% | 33.4% | 745 | 34.3% | 28.0% | +1,130 | -8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,322 | 18.2% | 16.6% | 362 | 16.7% | 19.6% | +960 | +1.5pp |
| Islam | 1,061 | 14.6% | 7.1% | 6 | 0.3% | 5.8% | +1,055 | +14.3pp |
| Hinduism | 663 | 9.1% | 6.3% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 495 | 6.8% | 2.7% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 469 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 216 | 10.0% | 7.8% | +253 | -3.5pp |
| Buddhism | 351 | 4.8% | 6.4% | 16 | 0.7% | 5.9% | +335 | +4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 252 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 88 | 4.1% | 4.2% | +164 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 235 | 3.2% | 6.5% | 519 | 23.9% | 9.7% | -284 | -20.7pp |
| Baptist | 79 | 1.1% | 2.0% | 36 | 1.7% | 2.1% | +43 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 7,264 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,094 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.