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 Riverton (WA), accounting for 32.5% (1,978 people). This share was lower than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,891 people, while its share fell by 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Riverton (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Riverton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverton (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,978
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
1,978
32.5%
-8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,000
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
1,000
16.5%
+1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
550
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
550
9.1%
+7.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
481
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-
481
7.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
388
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
388
6.4%
-9.0pp
Islam
2021 count
335
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-
335
5.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
292
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
292
4.8%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
214
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
214
3.5%
-11.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
179
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
179
2.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
114
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
114
1.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,891
-8.2pp
Western Catholic
+967
+1.1pp
Buddhism
+546
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+355
-9.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+287
+2.5pp
Not stated
+183
-11.0pp
Presbyterian
+111
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
+102
-2.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Riverton (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 | 1,978 | 32.5% | 33.4% | 87 | 40.7% | 28.0% | +1,891 | -8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,000 | 16.5% | 16.6% | 33 | 15.4% | 19.6% | +967 | +1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 550 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 4 | 1.9% | 5.9% | +546 | +7.2pp |
| Hinduism | 481 | 7.9% | 6.3% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 388 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 33 | 15.4% | 9.7% | +355 | -9.0pp |
| Islam | 335 | 5.5% | 7.1% | - | - | 5.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 292 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5 | 2.3% | 4.2% | +287 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 214 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 31 | 14.5% | 7.8% | +183 | -11.0pp |
| Baptist | 179 | 2.9% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 114 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 3 | 1.4% | 2.2% | +111 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 6,077 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,863 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.