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 Mundaring (S), accounting for 48.2% (18,850 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,078 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mundaring (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mundaring (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mundaring (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
18,850
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
18,850
48.2%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,546
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
5,546
14.2%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,733
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
4,733
12.1%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
4,087
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
4,087
10.4%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,357
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,357
3.5%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
745
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
745
1.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
586
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
586
1.5%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
408
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
408
1.0%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
357
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
357
0.9%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
273
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
273
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,078
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-997
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,679
-4.7pp
Not stated
-812
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-49
-0.2pp
Baptist
+78
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-269
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-165
-0.5pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-57
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mundaring (S). 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 | 18,850 | 48.2% | 41.8% | 13,772 | 36.1% | 32.1% | +5,078 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,546 | 14.2% | 19.4% | 6,543 | 17.2% | 22.0% | -997 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,733 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 6,412 | 16.8% | 13.8% | -1,679 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 4,087 | 10.4% | 6.2% | 4,899 | 12.9% | 9.1% | -812 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,357 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 1,406 | 3.7% | 3.4% | -49 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 745 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 667 | 1.7% | 1.7% | +78 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 586 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 855 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -269 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 408 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 573 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -165 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 357 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 363 | 1.0% | 2.5% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 273 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 330 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -57 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 39,129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,005 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.