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 Cockburn (C), accounting for 42.3% (49,982 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16,330 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cockburn (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cockburn (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cockburn (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49,982
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
49,982
42.3%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30,769
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
30,769
26.1%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
9,648
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
9,648
8.2%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
6,414
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
6,414
5.4%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
3,888
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
3,888
3.3%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,091
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
2,091
1.8%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,073
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,073
1.8%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
1,748
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,748
1.5%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,743
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,743
1.5%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,379
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,379
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16,330
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
+252
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,449
-3.4pp
Not stated
-2,631
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+629
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+659
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+198
0.0pp
Islam
+590
+0.4pp
Baptist
+147
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-191
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cockburn (C). 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 | 49,982 | 42.3% | 41.8% | 33,652 | 32.2% | 32.1% | +16,330 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 30,769 | 26.1% | 19.4% | 30,517 | 29.2% | 22.0% | +252 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 9,648 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12,097 | 11.6% | 13.8% | -2,449 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 6,414 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 9,045 | 8.7% | 9.1% | -2,631 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 3,888 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3,259 | 3.1% | 3.4% | +629 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 2,091 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1,432 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +659 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 2,073 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1,875 | 1.8% | 2.5% | +198 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 1,748 | 1.5% | 3.0% | 1,158 | 1.1% | 2.4% | +590 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 1,743 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1,596 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +147 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,379 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1,570 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -191 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 118,075 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104,443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13,632 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.