Useful linksReligion and ethnic communities
Religion
No matter what religious or cultural background you come from – you’ll always feel welcome and respected in Perth. Because Western Australia is such a multicultural environment, you’ll find that there are many places of worship and a wide range of venues that cater for specific dietary requirements.
The most common religions practised in Western Australia are Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism.
When you’re away from your family and religious community, it’s important to know that you’ll receive appropriate support – your homestay family or student accommodation provider will respect and provide for your religious and dietary requirements.
Tertiary institutions in Western Australia have chaplains who can put you in touch with members of the Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Jain, Jewish, Sikh and other faiths.
Places of worship
There are many churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and other centres of worship in Western Australia that cater for most religions.
To find one near your residence or institution in Perth, visit one of the websites below:
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For Buddhists
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The Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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For Christians
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Anglican Diocese of Perth
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Baptist Union of Western Australia
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Catholic Archdiocese of Perth
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Greek Orthodox Fifth Archdiocesan District of Western Australia
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Lutheran Church of Australia – WA District
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Presbyterian Church in Western Australia
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Uniting Church in Western Australia
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For Hindus
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Hindu Association of Western Australia
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For Judaists
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Jewish Community Council of Western Australia
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(tel) +618 9371 5300
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Perth Hebrew Congregation
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For Muslims
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Islamic Council of Western Australia
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Ethnic communities
People from more than 200 different countries live, work and study in Western Australia. They speak as many as 170 languages and represent more than 100 religions.
Many nationalities have formed cultural groups for local and international members which allow them to socialise and connect with people who have similar interests and backgrounds.
If you’d like to join one of these groups while you’re studying in Western Australia, visit the Online WA Multicultural Communities Gateway, which lists all the ethnic and community groups operating in Western Australia.
