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 Fremantle (C), accounting for 54% (17,237 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,975 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fremantle (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fremantle (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fremantle (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17,237
% of total
54.0%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
17,237
54.0%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,296
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
6,296
19.7%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,599
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,599
8.1%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,386
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
2,386
7.5%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
519
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
519
1.6%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
411
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
411
1.3%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
359
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
359
1.1%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
298
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
298
0.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
218
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
218
0.7%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
194
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
194
0.6%
+0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,975
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-383
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-443
-2.4pp
Not stated
-949
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+98
+0.1pp
Buddhism
-50
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-65
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-47
-0.3pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Islam
+49
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Fremantle (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 | 17,237 | 54.0% | 41.8% | 12,262 | 42.5% | 32.1% | +4,975 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,296 | 19.7% | 19.4% | 6,679 | 23.1% | 22.0% | -383 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,599 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 3,042 | 10.5% | 13.8% | -443 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 2,386 | 7.5% | 6.2% | 3,335 | 11.6% | 9.1% | -949 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 519 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 421 | 1.5% | 3.4% | +98 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 411 | 1.3% | 2.5% | 461 | 1.6% | 2.5% | -50 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 359 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 424 | 1.5% | 2.0% | -65 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 298 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 345 | 1.2% | 1.6% | -47 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 218 | 0.7% | 1.6% | 218 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 194 | 0.6% | 3.0% | 145 | 0.5% | 2.4% | +49 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 31,936 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,075 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.