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 Silver Sands, accounting for 45.9% (666 people). This share was higher than Mandurah (C) (45.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 271 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Silver Sands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Silver Sands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mandurah (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Silver Sands, with comparison markers for Mandurah (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
666
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
666
45.9%
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
292
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
292
20.1%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
222
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
222
15.3%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
96
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
96
6.6%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
44
3.0%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
36
2.5%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
21
1.4%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
14
1.0%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
14
1.0%
+0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
11
0.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+271
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
+8
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-55
-6.8pp
Not stated
+4
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-15
-1.6pp
Baptist
-7
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-15
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
+0.1pp
Inadequately described
+5
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Silver Sands. 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 | 666 | 45.9% | 45.5% | 395 | 31.5% | 32.9% | +271 | +14.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 292 | 20.1% | 15.6% | 284 | 22.7% | 18.4% | +8 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 222 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 277 | 22.1% | 21.6% | -55 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 96 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 92 | 7.3% | 8.8% | +4 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 42 | 3.4% | 3.4% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 51 | 4.1% | 2.7% | -15 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 28 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 29 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 11 | 0.9% | 0.9% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +200 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.