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 North Perth, accounting for 49.3% (4,741 people). This share was lower than Vincent (C) (50.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,457 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Perth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Perth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Perth, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,741
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
4,741
49.3%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,313
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
2,313
24.1%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
641
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
641
6.7%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
477
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
477
5.0%
-5.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
248
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
248
2.6%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
227
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
227
2.4%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
134
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
134
1.4%
-0.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
95
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
95
1.0%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
90
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
90
0.9%
-0.5pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
85
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
85
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,457
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-45
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-1.2pp
Not stated
-453
-5.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+4
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-25
-0.4pp
Judaism
+43
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-35
-0.5pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-12
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for North Perth. 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 | 4,741 | 49.3% | 50.8% | 3,284 | 37.6% | 40.0% | +1,457 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,313 | 24.1% | 20.5% | 2,358 | 27.0% | 23.5% | -45 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 641 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 694 | 7.9% | 7.7% | -53 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 477 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 930 | 10.6% | 11.5% | -453 | -5.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 248 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 240 | 2.7% | 1.9% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 227 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 223 | 2.6% | 2.7% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 134 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 159 | 1.8% | 2.6% | -25 | -0.4pp |
| Judaism | 95 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 52 | 0.6% | 0.5% | +43 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 90 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 125 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -35 | -0.5pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 85 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 97 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -12 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,617 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,734 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +883 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.