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 Greenfields, accounting for 46.5% (4,586 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,604 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greenfields - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greenfields in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenfields, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,586
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
4,586
46.5%
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,475
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,475
15.0%
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,284
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
1,284
13.0%
-8.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
801
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
801
8.1%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
348
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
348
3.5%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
216
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
216
2.2%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
201
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
201
2.0%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
146
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
146
1.5%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
116
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
116
1.2%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
98
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
98
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,604
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,048
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
+707
-8.8pp
Not stated
+547
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+245
-0.4pp
Baptist
+180
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
+148
0.0pp
Presbyterian
+114
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+80
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+80
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Greenfields. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mandurah (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | % | Mandurah (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,586 | 46.5% | 45.5% | 982 | 37.0% | 32.9% | +3,604 | +9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,475 | 15.0% | 15.8% | 427 | 16.1% | 21.6% | +1,048 | -1.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,284 | 13.0% | 15.6% | 577 | 21.8% | 18.4% | +707 | -8.8pp |
| Not stated | 801 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 254 | 9.6% | 8.8% | +547 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 348 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 103 | 3.9% | 3.4% | +245 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 216 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 36 | 1.4% | 2.0% | +180 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 201 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 53 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +148 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 146 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 32 | 1.2% | 2.3% | +114 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 116 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 36 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +80 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 98 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 18 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +80 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 9,858 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,651 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,207 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.