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 Laverton (S), accounting for 37.3% (487 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 173 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laverton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laverton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laverton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
487
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
487
37.3%
+9.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
471
% of total
36.1%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
471
36.1%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
105
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
105
8.0%
-6.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
83
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
83
6.4%
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
52
4.0%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
46
3.5%
-5.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
16
1.2%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+173
+9.6pp
Not stated
+231
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-55
-6.1pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+33
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-55
-5.4pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Laverton (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 487 | 37.3% | 45.6% | 314 | 27.7% | 33.8% | +173 | +9.6pp |
| Not stated | 471 | 36.1% | 12.1% | 240 | 21.2% | 12.4% | +231 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 105 | 8.0% | 15.7% | 160 | 14.1% | 19.3% | -55 | -6.1pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 83 | 6.4% | 0.3% | 50 | 4.4% | 0.4% | +33 | +2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 52 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 48 | 4.2% | 3.3% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 3.5% | 11.3% | 101 | 8.9% | 16.4% | -55 | -5.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 21 | 1.9% | 3.2% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 9 | 0.8% | 1.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,305 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +173 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.