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 Rossmoyne, accounting for 34% (1,232 people). This share was higher than Canning (C) (33.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 267 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rossmoyne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rossmoyne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Canning (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rossmoyne, with comparison markers for Canning (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,232
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
1,232
34.0%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
582
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
582
16.1%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
407
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
407
11.2%
-4.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
189
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
189
5.2%
+2.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
181
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
181
5.0%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
172
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
172
4.7%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
150
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
150
4.1%
-5.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
126
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
126
3.5%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
110
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
110
3.0%
-0.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
97
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
97
2.7%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+267
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
+26
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-120
-4.7pp
Hinduism
+106
+2.7pp
Buddhism
+14
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+48
+1.0pp
Not stated
-157
-5.1pp
Baptist
+23
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+49
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Rossmoyne. 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 | 1,232 | 34.0% | 33.4% | 965 | 29.0% | 28.0% | +267 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 582 | 16.1% | 16.6% | 556 | 16.7% | 19.6% | +26 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 407 | 11.2% | 6.5% | 527 | 15.9% | 9.7% | -120 | -4.7pp |
| Hinduism | 189 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 83 | 2.5% | 4.6% | +106 | +2.7pp |
| Buddhism | 181 | 5.0% | 6.4% | 167 | 5.0% | 5.9% | +14 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 172 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 124 | 3.7% | 4.2% | +48 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 150 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 307 | 9.2% | 7.8% | -157 | -5.1pp |
| Baptist | 126 | 3.5% | 2.0% | 103 | 3.1% | 2.1% | +23 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 110 | 3.0% | 1.6% | 119 | 3.6% | 2.1% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 97 | 2.7% | 0.3% | 48 | 1.4% | 0.3% | +49 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 3,626 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,322 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +304 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.