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 Nedlands (C), accounting for 41.1% (9,080 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,299 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nedlands (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nedlands (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nedlands (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,080
% of total
41.1%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
9,080
41.1%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,398
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
4,398
19.9%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,584
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3,584
16.2%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,137
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,137
5.1%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
747
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
747
3.4%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
539
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
539
2.4%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
400
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
400
1.8%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
376
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
376
1.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
290
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
290
1.3%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
255
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
255
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,299
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-101
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-519
-3.2pp
Not stated
-621
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-210
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+89
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+41
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+103
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-132
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+11
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nedlands (C). 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 | 9,080 | 41.1% | 41.8% | 6,781 | 32.1% | 32.1% | +2,299 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,398 | 19.9% | 19.4% | 4,499 | 21.3% | 22.0% | -101 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,584 | 16.2% | 9.9% | 4,103 | 19.4% | 13.8% | -519 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,137 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1,758 | 8.3% | 9.1% | -621 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 747 | 3.4% | 1.5% | 957 | 4.5% | 2.0% | -210 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 539 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 450 | 2.1% | 3.4% | +89 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 400 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 359 | 1.7% | 2.5% | +41 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 376 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 273 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +103 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 290 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 422 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -132 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 255 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 244 | 1.2% | 0.7% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 22,113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,011 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.