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 Claremont (T), accounting for 43.2% (4,869 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,504 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Claremont (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Claremont (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Claremont (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,869
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
4,869
43.2%
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,038
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,038
18.1%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,954
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,954
17.4%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
729
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
729
6.5%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
356
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
356
3.2%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
196
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
196
1.7%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
160
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
160
1.4%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
158
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
158
1.4%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
95
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
95
0.8%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
92
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,504
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-119
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
+64
-1.4pp
Not stated
-327
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-29
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+47
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-65
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+5
-0.1pp
Baptist
+17
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Claremont (T). 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 | 4,869 | 43.2% | 41.8% | 3,365 | 33.4% | 32.1% | +1,504 | +9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,038 | 18.1% | 9.9% | 2,157 | 21.4% | 13.8% | -119 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,954 | 17.4% | 19.4% | 1,890 | 18.8% | 22.0% | +64 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 729 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 1,056 | 10.5% | 9.1% | -327 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 356 | 3.2% | 1.5% | 385 | 3.8% | 2.0% | -29 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 196 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 162 | 1.6% | 3.4% | +34 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 160 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 113 | 1.1% | 2.5% | +47 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 158 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 223 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -65 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 95 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 90 | 0.9% | 1.9% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 92 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 75 | 0.7% | 1.7% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 11,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,200 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.