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 Joondalup (C), accounting for 44.4% (71,014 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20,162 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Joondalup (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Joondalup (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Joondalup (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
71,014
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
71,014
44.4%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33,823
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
33,823
21.1%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21,602
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
21,602
13.5%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
7,030
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
7,030
4.4%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,703
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4,703
2.9%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
3,226
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
3,226
2.0%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,612
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,612
1.6%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
2,228
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
2,228
1.4%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,686
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,686
1.1%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
1,680
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,680
1.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20,162
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-2,138
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6,757
-4.9pp
Not stated
-3,474
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+91
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-1,096
-0.8pp
Baptist
-199
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-832
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-102
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-86
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Joondalup (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 | 71,014 | 44.4% | 41.8% | 50,852 | 32.9% | 32.1% | +20,162 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 33,823 | 21.1% | 19.4% | 35,961 | 23.3% | 22.0% | -2,138 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21,602 | 13.5% | 9.9% | 28,359 | 18.4% | 13.8% | -6,757 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 7,030 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 10,504 | 6.8% | 9.1% | -3,474 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,703 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4,612 | 3.0% | 3.4% | +91 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 3,226 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 4,322 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -1,096 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 2,612 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2,811 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -199 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 2,228 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3,060 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -832 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 1,686 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1,788 | 1.2% | 2.5% | -102 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 1,680 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,766 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -86 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 159,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 154,438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,541 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.