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 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
2021 count
18,586
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
18,586
50.8%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
7,510
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
7,510
20.5%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,307
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
2,307
6.3%
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,200
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,200
6.0%
-1.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
933
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
933
2.6%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
790
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
790
2.2%
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
644
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
644
1.8%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
482
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
482
1.3%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
410
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
410
1.1%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
379
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
379
1.0%
-0.3pp
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.