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 East Fremantle (T), accounting for 49.1% (3,834 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,032 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Fremantle (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Fremantle (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Fremantle (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,834
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
3,834
49.1%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,886
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,886
24.2%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
825
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
825
10.6%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
478
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
478
6.1%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
134
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
134
1.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
121
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
121
1.5%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
89
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
89
1.1%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
70
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
70
0.9%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
65
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
65
0.8%
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
32
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
32
0.4%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,032
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-95
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-178
-3.0pp
Not stated
-222
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-55
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+18
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.5pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for East Fremantle (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 | 3,834 | 49.1% | 41.8% | 2,802 | 38.1% | 32.1% | +1,032 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,886 | 24.2% | 19.4% | 1,981 | 26.9% | 22.0% | -95 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 825 | 10.6% | 9.9% | 1,003 | 13.6% | 13.8% | -178 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 478 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 700 | 9.5% | 9.1% | -222 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 134 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 189 | 2.6% | 2.0% | -55 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 121 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 103 | 1.4% | 3.4% | +18 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 89 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 115 | 1.6% | 1.6% | -26 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 70 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 80 | 1.1% | 1.7% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 65 | 0.8% | 2.5% | 75 | 1.0% | 2.5% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 23 | 0.3% | 0.7% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +455 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.