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 Rockingham (C), accounting for 50.1% (67,947 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21,677 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rockingham (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rockingham (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockingham (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67,947
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
67,947
50.1%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20,320
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
20,320
15.0%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16,392
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
16,392
12.1%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
9,382
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
9,382
6.9%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,785
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4,785
3.5%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
2,061
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,061
1.5%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,939
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,939
1.4%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,610
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,610
1.2%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,245
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,245
0.9%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
1,189
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,189
0.9%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21,677
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
-1,812
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5,778
-5.6pp
Not stated
-2,729
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+235
-0.1pp
Baptist
+117
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-852
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-549
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+4
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+98
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Rockingham (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 | 67,947 | 50.1% | 41.8% | 46,270 | 37.0% | 32.1% | +21,677 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 20,320 | 15.0% | 19.4% | 22,132 | 17.7% | 22.0% | -1,812 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16,392 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 22,170 | 17.7% | 13.8% | -5,778 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 9,382 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 12,111 | 9.7% | 9.1% | -2,729 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,785 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4,550 | 3.6% | 3.4% | +235 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 2,061 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1,944 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +117 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,939 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2,791 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -852 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,610 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2,159 | 1.7% | 1.6% | -549 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 1,245 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1,241 | 1.0% | 2.5% | +4 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 1,189 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,091 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 135,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,568 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.