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 Kwinana (C), accounting for 43.5% (19,941 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,826 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kwinana (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kwinana (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kwinana (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,941
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
19,941
43.5%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
7,961
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
7,961
17.4%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,207
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
4,207
9.2%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,338
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
3,338
7.3%
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,140
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,140
4.7%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,350
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,350
2.9%
+0.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
947
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
947
2.1%
+0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
724
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
724
1.6%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
628
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
628
1.4%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
616
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
616
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,826
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
+519
-1.7pp
Not stated
-531
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,507
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+508
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+374
+0.4pp
Sikhism
+453
+0.8pp
Islam
+224
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+109
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+43
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kwinana (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 | 19,941 | 43.5% | 41.8% | 13,115 | 33.7% | 32.1% | +6,826 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,961 | 17.4% | 19.4% | 7,442 | 19.1% | 22.0% | +519 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 4,207 | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4,738 | 12.2% | 9.1% | -531 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,338 | 7.3% | 9.9% | 4,845 | 12.5% | 13.8% | -1,507 | -5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,140 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1,632 | 4.2% | 3.4% | +508 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 1,350 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 976 | 2.5% | 1.9% | +374 | +0.4pp |
| Sikhism | 947 | 2.1% | 0.8% | 494 | 1.3% | 0.6% | +453 | +0.8pp |
| Islam | 724 | 1.6% | 3.0% | 500 | 1.3% | 2.4% | +224 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 628 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 519 | 1.3% | 2.5% | +109 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 616 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 573 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +43 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 45,843 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38,904 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,939 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.