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 Highgate (WA), accounting for 53% (1,225 people). This share was higher than Vincent (C) (50.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 242 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Highgate (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Highgate (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Highgate (WA), with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,225
% of total
53.0%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
1,225
53.0%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
373
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
373
16.1%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
202
8.7%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
115
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
115
5.0%
-1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
85
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
85
3.7%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
66
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
66
2.9%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
37
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
37
1.6%
-0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
34
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
34
1.5%
+0.8pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
21
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
21
0.9%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
19
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
19
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+242
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
-83
-3.9pp
Not stated
-102
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-1.6pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.2pp
Hinduism
-19
-0.8pp
Islam
+18
+0.8pp
Serbian Orthodox
+5
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Highgate (WA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Vincent (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,225 | 53.0% | 50.8% | 983 | 43.1% | 40.0% | +242 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 373 | 16.1% | 20.5% | 456 | 20.0% | 23.5% | -83 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 304 | 13.3% | 11.5% | -102 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 115 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 151 | 6.6% | 7.7% | -36 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 85 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 81 | 3.6% | 2.7% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 66 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 61 | 2.7% | 2.6% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 37 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 56 | 2.4% | 1.0% | -19 | -0.8pp |
| Islam | 34 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 16 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +18 | +0.8pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 21 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 16 | 0.7% | 0.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 19 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 24 | 1.0% | 1.9% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.