Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Vincent (C), accounting for 50.8% (18,586 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (41.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,125 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Vincent (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Vincent (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Vincent (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Greek Orthodox
Hinduism
Islam
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,125
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-418
-3.0pp
Not stated
-1,552
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-402
-1.7pp
Buddhism
+7
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-88
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
-4
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+142
+0.3pp
Islam
+42
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-62
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Vincent (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 | 18,586 | 50.8% | 41.8% | 13,461 | 40.0% | 32.1% | +5,125 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,510 | 20.5% | 19.4% | 7,928 | 23.5% | 22.0% | -418 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 2,307 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 3,859 | 11.5% | 9.1% | -1,552 | -5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,200 | 6.0% | 9.9% | 2,602 | 7.7% | 13.8% | -402 | -1.7pp |
| Buddhism | 933 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 926 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +7 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 790 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 878 | 2.6% | 3.4% | -88 | -0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 644 | 1.8% | 0.6% | 648 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 482 | 1.3% | 2.3% | 340 | 1.0% | 1.9% | +142 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 410 | 1.1% | 3.0% | 368 | 1.1% | 2.4% | +42 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 379 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 441 | 1.3% | 2.0% | -62 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 36,569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33,687 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,882 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.