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 Serpentine-Jarrahdale (S), accounting for 49.2% (15,805 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,948 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Serpentine-Jarrahdale (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Serpentine-Jarrahdale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Serpentine-Jarrahdale (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,805
% of total
49.2%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
15,805
49.2%
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,294
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
4,294
13.4%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,384
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
3,384
10.5%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,178
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
2,178
6.8%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,524
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,524
4.7%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
520
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
520
1.6%
-0.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
501
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
501
1.6%
+0.4pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
487
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
487
1.5%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
469
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
469
1.5%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
409
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
409
1.3%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,948
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
+52
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,169
-6.5pp
Not stated
-362
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+321
+0.2pp
Baptist
+16
-0.3pp
Sikhism
+190
+0.4pp
Free Reformed
+77
0.0pp
Hinduism
+147
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+141
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Serpentine-Jarrahdale (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 | 15,805 | 49.2% | 41.8% | 9,857 | 36.7% | 32.1% | +5,948 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,294 | 13.4% | 19.4% | 4,242 | 15.8% | 22.0% | +52 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,384 | 10.5% | 9.9% | 4,553 | 17.0% | 13.8% | -1,169 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 2,178 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 2,540 | 9.5% | 9.1% | -362 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,524 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1,203 | 4.5% | 3.4% | +321 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 520 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 504 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +16 | -0.3pp |
| Sikhism | 501 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 311 | 1.2% | 0.6% | +190 | +0.4pp |
| Free Reformed | 487 | 1.5% | 0.1% | 410 | 1.5% | 0.1% | +77 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 469 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 322 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +147 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 409 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 268 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +141 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 32,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,843 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,306 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.