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 Dalwallinu (S), accounting for 36.6% (498 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 109 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dalwallinu (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dalwallinu (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalwallinu (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
498
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
498
36.6%
+8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
231
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
231
17.0%
+5.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
171
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
171
12.6%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
165
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
165
12.1%
-7.3pp
Brethren
2021 count
104
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
104
7.6%
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
60
4.4%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
59
4.3%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
52
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
52
3.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+101
+8.5pp
Not stated
+70
+5.6pp
Western Catholic
-53
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-109
-7.3pp
Brethren
+15
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-26
-1.7pp
Baptist
-8
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dalwallinu (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 498 | 36.6% | 45.6% | 397 | 28.1% | 33.8% | +101 | +8.5pp |
| Not stated | 231 | 17.0% | 12.1% | 161 | 11.4% | 12.4% | +70 | +5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 171 | 12.6% | 15.7% | 224 | 15.9% | 19.3% | -53 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 165 | 12.1% | 11.3% | 274 | 19.4% | 16.4% | -109 | -7.3pp |
| Brethren | 104 | 7.6% | 0.1% | 89 | 6.3% | 0.1% | +15 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 48 | 3.4% | 3.3% | +12 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 4.3% | 2.1% | 85 | 6.0% | 3.2% | -26 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 52 | 3.8% | 1.6% | 60 | 4.2% | 1.8% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,360 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.