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 Leederville, accounting for 52.1% (1,915 people). This share was higher than Vincent (C) (50.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,460 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leederville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leederville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leederville, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,915
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+20.9pp
1,915
52.1%
+20.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
755
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
755
20.5%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
258
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
258
7.0%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
247
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
247
6.7%
-9.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
67
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
67
1.8%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
64
1.7%
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
47
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
47
1.3%
+1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
35
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
35
1.0%
+0.9pp
Islam
2021 count
35
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
35
1.0%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
34
0.9%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-708
+20.9pp
Western Catholic
-1,460
-5.9pp
Not stated
-378
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,121
-9.6pp
Buddhism
+4
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-264
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+29
+1.1pp
Hinduism
+24
+0.9pp
Islam
+14
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-245
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Leederville. 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 | 1,915 | 52.1% | 50.8% | 2,623 | 31.2% | 40.0% | -708 | +20.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 755 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 2,215 | 26.4% | 23.5% | -1,460 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 258 | 7.0% | 6.3% | 636 | 7.6% | 11.5% | -378 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 247 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 1,368 | 16.3% | 7.7% | -1,121 | -9.6pp |
| Buddhism | 67 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 63 | 0.8% | 2.7% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 64 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 328 | 3.9% | 2.6% | -264 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 47 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 18 | 0.2% | 1.9% | +29 | +1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 35 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% | +24 | +0.9pp |
| Islam | 35 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 21 | 0.3% | 1.1% | +14 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 279 | 3.3% | 1.3% | -245 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 3,677 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,397 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,720 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.