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 196 people and 11.9 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
+11.9pp
666
45.9%
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
292
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
292
20.1%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
222
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
222
15.3%
+5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
96
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
96
6.6%
-17.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
44
3.0%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
36
2.5%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
21
1.4%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
14
1.0%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
14
1.0%
+0.7pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+196
+11.9pp
Western Catholic
+64
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+92
+5.9pp
Not stated
-233
-17.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
+8
+0.5pp
Baptist
-11
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-13
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Inadequately described
+2
+0.1pp
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% | 470 | 34.0% | 32.9% | +196 | +11.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 292 | 20.1% | 15.6% | 228 | 16.5% | 18.4% | +64 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 222 | 15.3% | 15.8% | 130 | 9.4% | 21.6% | +92 | +5.9pp |
| Not stated | 96 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 329 | 23.8% | 8.8% | -233 | -17.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 39 | 2.8% | 3.4% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 28 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 32 | 2.3% | 2.0% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 27 | 2.0% | 2.3% | -13 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.9% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Inadequately described | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 9 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,452 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,382 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.