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 Peppermint Grove (S), accounting for 37.5% (595 people). This share was lower than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 101 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Peppermint Grove (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Peppermint Grove (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peppermint Grove (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
595
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
595
37.5%
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
373
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
373
23.5%
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
309
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
309
19.5%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
112
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
112
7.1%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
37
2.3%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
30
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
30
1.9%
-1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
25
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
25
1.6%
+1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
20
1.3%
-0.2pp
Baha'i
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
19
1.2%
-0.2pp
Judaism
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
18
1.1%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+101
+7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-66
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-34
-1.5pp
Not stated
-20
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-1
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-20
-1.2pp
Islam
+20
+1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-4
-0.2pp
Baha'i
-4
-0.2pp
Judaism
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Peppermint Grove (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 | 595 | 37.5% | 41.8% | 494 | 30.3% | 32.1% | +101 | +7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 373 | 23.5% | 9.9% | 439 | 26.9% | 13.8% | -66 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 309 | 19.5% | 19.4% | 343 | 21.0% | 22.0% | -34 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 112 | 7.1% | 6.2% | 132 | 8.1% | 9.1% | -20 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 38 | 2.3% | 2.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 30 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 50 | 3.1% | 1.6% | -20 | -1.2pp |
| Islam | 25 | 1.6% | 3.0% | 5 | 0.3% | 2.4% | +20 | +1.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 20 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 24 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Baha'i | 19 | 1.2% | 0.1% | 23 | 1.4% | 0.1% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Judaism | 18 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 21 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -43 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.