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 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 549 people and 7.1 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Riverton (WA), with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Buddhism
Hinduism
Anglican Church of Australia
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Not stated
Baptist
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+549
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
-64
-2.4pp
Buddhism
+75
+0.6pp
Hinduism
+110
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-176
-3.6pp
Islam
+136
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.4pp
Not stated
-123
-2.5pp
Baptist
+14
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.6pp
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% | 1,429 | 25.4% | 28.0% | +549 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,000 | 16.5% | 16.6% | 1,064 | 18.9% | 19.6% | -64 | -2.4pp |
| Buddhism | 550 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 475 | 8.5% | 5.9% | +75 | +0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 481 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 371 | 6.6% | 4.6% | +110 | +1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 388 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 564 | 10.0% | 9.7% | -176 | -3.6pp |
| Islam | 335 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 199 | 3.5% | 5.8% | +136 | +2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 292 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 292 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 214 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 337 | 6.0% | 7.8% | -123 | -2.5pp |
| Baptist | 179 | 2.9% | 2.0% | 165 | 2.9% | 2.1% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 114 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 140 | 2.5% | 2.2% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,077 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +457 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.