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 Dulcot, accounting for 59.9% (139 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dulcot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dulcot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dulcot, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
0
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dulcot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 139 | 59.9% | 48.9% | 116 | 49.2% | 37.8% | +23 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 53 | 22.8% | 15.6% | 53 | 22.5% | 18.5% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 11.2% | 16.0% | 34 | 14.4% | 22.3% | -8 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.