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 Mosman Park (T), accounting for 44.3% (4,061 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,083 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mosman Park (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mosman Park (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mosman Park (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,061
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
4,061
44.3%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,597
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,597
17.4%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,520
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,520
16.6%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
617
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
617
6.7%
-4.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
240
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
240
2.6%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
179
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
179
2.0%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
165
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
165
1.8%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
138
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
138
1.5%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
95
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
95
1.0%
+0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
90
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
90
1.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,083
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-150
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-254
-3.7pp
Not stated
-340
-4.3pp
Buddhism
+87
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-10
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+31
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-52
-0.7pp
Islam
+43
+0.4pp
Hinduism
-11
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mosman Park (T). 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 | 4,061 | 44.3% | 41.8% | 2,978 | 34.1% | 32.1% | +1,083 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,597 | 17.4% | 19.4% | 1,747 | 20.0% | 22.0% | -150 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,520 | 16.6% | 9.9% | 1,774 | 20.3% | 13.8% | -254 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 617 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 957 | 11.0% | 9.1% | -340 | -4.3pp |
| Buddhism | 240 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 153 | 1.8% | 2.5% | +87 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 179 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 189 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 165 | 1.8% | 3.4% | 134 | 1.5% | 3.4% | +31 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 138 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 190 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -52 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 95 | 1.0% | 3.0% | 52 | 0.6% | 2.4% | +43 | +0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 90 | 1.0% | 2.3% | 101 | 1.2% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,729 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +447 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.