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 Kalamunda (S), accounting for 44.2% (25,966 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7,125 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kalamunda (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kalamunda (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalamunda (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25,966
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
25,966
44.2%
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11,228
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
11,228
19.1%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,671
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
6,671
11.4%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,245
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
3,245
5.5%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,234
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
2,234
3.8%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
1,240
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,240
2.1%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,069
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,069
1.8%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
928
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
928
1.6%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
927
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
927
1.6%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
786
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
786
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7,125
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
-1,341
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,446
-4.5pp
Not stated
-1,527
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+94
+0.1pp
Islam
+290
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-331
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+194
+0.3pp
Baptist
-136
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-360
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Kalamunda (S). 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 | 25,966 | 44.2% | 41.8% | 18,841 | 32.8% | 32.1% | +7,125 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 11,228 | 19.1% | 19.4% | 12,569 | 21.9% | 22.0% | -1,341 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,671 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 9,117 | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2,446 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 3,245 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 4,772 | 8.3% | 9.1% | -1,527 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,234 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2,140 | 3.7% | 3.4% | +94 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 1,240 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 950 | 1.7% | 2.4% | +290 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,069 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1,400 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -331 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 928 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 734 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +194 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 927 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1,063 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -136 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 786 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1,146 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -360 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 58,740 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57,433 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,307 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.