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 Dandaragan (S), accounting for 49.1% (1,647 people). This share was higher than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 492 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dandaragan (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dandaragan (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dandaragan (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,647
% of total
49.1%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
1,647
49.1%
+13.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
524
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
524
15.6%
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
435
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
435
13.0%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
387
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
387
11.5%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
82
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
82
2.4%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
59
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
59
1.8%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
47
1.4%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
31
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
0.9%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
21
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
21
0.6%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+492
+13.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-241
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
-61
-2.5pp
Not stated
+56
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
-57
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.9pp
Baptist
+9
+0.2pp
Lutheran
+3
0.0pp
Hinduism
+12
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dandaragan (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 | 1,647 | 49.1% | 45.6% | 1,155 | 36.0% | 33.8% | +492 | +13.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 524 | 15.6% | 11.3% | 765 | 23.9% | 16.4% | -241 | -8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 435 | 13.0% | 15.7% | 496 | 15.5% | 19.3% | -61 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 387 | 11.5% | 12.1% | 331 | 10.3% | 12.4% | +56 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 82 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 139 | 4.3% | 3.2% | -57 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 59 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 67 | 2.1% | 3.3% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 73 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -26 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 22 | 0.7% | 1.8% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 18 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +150 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.