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 Cottesloe (T), accounting for 47.1% (3,755 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 999 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cottesloe (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cottesloe (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cottesloe (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,755
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
3,755
47.1%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,481
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,481
18.6%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,461
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,461
18.3%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
451
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
451
5.7%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
186
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
186
2.3%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
116
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
116
1.5%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
98
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
98
1.2%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
91
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
91
1.1%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
46
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
46
0.6%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
32
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
0.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+999
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-259
-4.4pp
Not stated
-264
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-44
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-49
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
0.0pp
Buddhism
-23
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cottesloe (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 | 3,755 | 47.1% | 41.8% | 2,756 | 36.4% | 32.1% | +999 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,481 | 18.6% | 19.4% | 1,477 | 19.5% | 22.0% | +4 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,461 | 18.3% | 9.9% | 1,720 | 22.7% | 13.8% | -259 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 451 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 715 | 9.4% | 9.1% | -264 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 186 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 230 | 3.0% | 2.0% | -44 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 116 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 117 | 1.5% | 3.4% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 98 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 147 | 1.9% | 1.6% | -49 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 91 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 86 | 1.1% | 0.7% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 46 | 0.6% | 2.5% | 69 | 0.9% | 2.5% | -23 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 32 | 0.4% | 2.3% | 31 | 0.4% | 1.9% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,977 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,567 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +410 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.