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 Dunsborough, accounting for 52.7% (3,386 people). This share was higher than Busselton (C) (49.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,314 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunsborough - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunsborough in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunsborough, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,386
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
3,386
52.7%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
979
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
979
15.2%
-14.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
802
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
802
12.5%
+8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
579
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
579
9.0%
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
139
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
139
2.2%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
104
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
104
1.6%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
71
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
71
1.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
50
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
50
0.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
45
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
45
0.7%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
32
0.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,314
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
+926
-14.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+794
+8.0pp
Not stated
+552
-6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+99
-1.2pp
Other Protestant, nfd
+3
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dunsborough. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,386 | 52.7% | 49.5% | 72 | 40.7% | 36.3% | +3,314 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 979 | 15.2% | 14.6% | 53 | 29.9% | 16.8% | +926 | -14.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 802 | 12.5% | 14.7% | 8 | 4.5% | 20.6% | +794 | +8.0pp |
| Not stated | 579 | 9.0% | 7.3% | 27 | 15.3% | 9.9% | +552 | -6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 139 | 2.2% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 104 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5 | 2.8% | 3.1% | +99 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 71 | 1.1% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 50 | 0.8% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Baptist | 45 | 0.7% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 0.5% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 6,431 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,254 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.