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 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
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Judaism
Uniting Church
Macedonian Orthodox
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.