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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dunkeld (NSW), accounting for 41.5% (17 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 245 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunkeld (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunkeld (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunkeld (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+23.7pp
17
41.5%
+23.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
13
31.7%
-7.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-101
+23.7pp
No Religion, so described
-245
-7.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dunkeld (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 41.5% | 28.4% | 118 | 17.8% | 31.1% | -101 | +23.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 31.7% | 32.4% | 258 | 38.9% | 22.4% | -245 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -622 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.