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 Gosnells (C), accounting for 32.4% (40,889 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8,519 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gosnells (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gosnells (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gosnells (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40,889
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
40,889
32.4%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21,225
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
21,225
16.8%
-2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
13,744
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
13,744
10.9%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
9,418
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
9,418
7.5%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
8,760
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
8,760
6.9%
-1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
5,577
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
5,577
4.4%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
5,239
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
5,239
4.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
4,634
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4,634
3.7%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
3,049
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
3,049
2.4%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,891
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,891
2.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8,519
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,584
-2.5pp
Islam
+4,661
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3,976
-3.8pp
Not stated
-1,072
-1.4pp
Hinduism
+1,167
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+267
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+114
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+1,317
+0.9pp
Baptist
+103
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Gosnells (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 | 40,889 | 32.4% | 41.8% | 32,370 | 27.4% | 32.1% | +8,519 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 21,225 | 16.8% | 19.4% | 22,809 | 19.3% | 22.0% | -1,584 | -2.5pp |
| Islam | 13,744 | 10.9% | 3.0% | 9,083 | 7.7% | 2.4% | +4,661 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 9,418 | 7.5% | 9.9% | 13,394 | 11.3% | 13.8% | -3,976 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 8,760 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 9,832 | 8.3% | 9.1% | -1,072 | -1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 5,577 | 4.4% | 2.3% | 4,410 | 3.7% | 1.9% | +1,167 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 5,239 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 4,972 | 4.2% | 3.4% | +267 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 4,634 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4,520 | 3.8% | 2.5% | +114 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 3,049 | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1,732 | 1.5% | 0.6% | +1,317 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 2,891 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2,788 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +103 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 126,355 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118,062 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,293 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.