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 Baldivis, accounting for 50.9% (19,169 people). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,989 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Baldivis - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Baldivis in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baldivis, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,169
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
19,169
50.9%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,588
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
5,588
14.8%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,700
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
3,700
9.8%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,280
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
2,280
6.1%
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,714
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,714
4.5%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
578
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
578
1.5%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
523
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
523
1.4%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
467
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
467
1.2%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
428
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
428
1.1%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
406
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
406
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,989
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
+143
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,017
-5.1pp
Not stated
-900
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+350
+0.2pp
Baptist
+94
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-197
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+113
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+159
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-51
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Baldivis. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19,169 | 50.9% | 50.1% | 12,180 | 38.5% | 37.0% | +6,989 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,588 | 14.8% | 15.0% | 5,445 | 17.2% | 17.7% | +143 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,700 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 4,717 | 14.9% | 17.7% | -1,017 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 2,280 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 3,180 | 10.0% | 9.7% | -900 | -3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,714 | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1,364 | 4.3% | 3.6% | +350 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 578 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 484 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +94 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 523 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 720 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -197 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 467 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 354 | 1.1% | 0.9% | +113 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 428 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 269 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +159 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 406 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 457 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -51 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 37,685 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31,646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,039 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.