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 Victoria Park (T), accounting for 44.1% (16,265 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,166 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Victoria Park (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Victoria Park (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victoria Park (T), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16,265
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
16,265
44.1%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,804
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
6,804
18.4%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,043
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
3,043
8.2%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,495
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,495
6.8%
-2.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,309
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,309
3.5%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,308
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,308
3.5%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
1,291
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,291
3.5%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,055
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,055
2.9%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
579
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
579
1.6%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
386
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
386
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,166
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-397
-2.2pp
Not stated
-1,070
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-794
-2.6pp
Hinduism
+204
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+234
+0.4pp
Islam
-94
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-173
-0.6pp
Baptist
+34
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Victoria Park (T). 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 | 16,265 | 44.1% | 41.8% | 12,099 | 34.6% | 32.1% | +4,166 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,804 | 18.4% | 19.4% | 7,201 | 20.6% | 22.0% | -397 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 3,043 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 4,113 | 11.8% | 9.1% | -1,070 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,495 | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3,289 | 9.4% | 13.8% | -794 | -2.6pp |
| Hinduism | 1,309 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1,105 | 3.2% | 1.9% | +204 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 1,308 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1,074 | 3.1% | 2.5% | +234 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 1,291 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1,385 | 4.0% | 2.4% | -94 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,055 | 2.9% | 3.4% | 1,032 | 3.0% | 3.4% | +23 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 579 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 752 | 2.2% | 2.0% | -173 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 386 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 352 | 1.0% | 1.7% | +34 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 36,896 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34,964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,932 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.