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 Subiaco (C), accounting for 48.8% (8,440 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 614 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Subiaco (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Subiaco (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Subiaco (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,440
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
8,440
48.8%
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,850
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
2,850
16.5%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,996
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,996
11.5%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,101
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
1,101
6.4%
-4.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
415
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
415
2.4%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
356
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
356
2.1%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
354
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
354
2.0%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
225
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
225
1.3%
-0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
205
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
205
1.2%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
189
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
189
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+614
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-448
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-524
-1.5pp
Not stated
-909
-4.0pp
Buddhism
-72
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-139
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-110
-0.4pp
Hinduism
-57
-0.2pp
Islam
-223
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-100
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Subiaco (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 | 8,440 | 48.8% | 41.8% | 7,826 | 40.5% | 32.1% | +614 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,850 | 16.5% | 19.4% | 3,298 | 17.1% | 22.0% | -448 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,996 | 11.5% | 9.9% | 2,520 | 13.0% | 13.8% | -524 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,101 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 2,010 | 10.4% | 9.1% | -909 | -4.0pp |
| Buddhism | 415 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 487 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -72 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 356 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 495 | 2.6% | 2.0% | -139 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 354 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 464 | 2.4% | 3.4% | -110 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 225 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 282 | 1.5% | 1.9% | -57 | -0.2pp |
| Islam | 205 | 1.2% | 3.0% | 428 | 2.2% | 2.4% | -223 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 189 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 289 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -100 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 17,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,319 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,030 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.