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 Denmark (S), accounting for 58.6% (3,686 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 927 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Denmark (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Denmark (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Denmark (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,686
% of total
58.6%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
3,686
58.6%
+11.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
716
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
716
11.4%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
682
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
682
10.8%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
486
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
486
7.7%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
108
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
108
1.7%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
104
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
104
1.7%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
94
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
94
1.5%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
60
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
60
1.0%
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
57
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
57
0.9%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
46
0.7%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+927
+11.3pp
Not stated
-58
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-186
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
-80
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-53
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-19
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+6
0.0pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-13
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-38
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Denmark (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,686 | 58.6% | 45.6% | 2,759 | 47.3% | 33.8% | +927 | +11.3pp |
| Not stated | 716 | 11.4% | 12.1% | 774 | 13.3% | 12.4% | -58 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 682 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 868 | 14.9% | 16.4% | -186 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 486 | 7.7% | 15.7% | 566 | 9.7% | 19.3% | -80 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 108 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 161 | 2.8% | 3.2% | -53 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 104 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 123 | 2.1% | 3.3% | -19 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 94 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 88 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 60 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 70 | 1.2% | 1.8% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 57 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 70 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 84 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -38 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 6,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,839 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +450 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.