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 Dandaragan, accounting for 49% (142 people). This share was similar to Dandaragan (S) (49.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 65 people and 26.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dandaragan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dandaragan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dandaragan (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dandaragan, with comparison markers for Dandaragan (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+65
+26.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-12.6pp
Western Catholic
-26
-6.0pp
Not stated
-11
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dandaragan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dandaragan (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | % | Dandaragan (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 142 | 49.0% | 49.1% | 77 | 22.6% | 36.0% | +65 | +26.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 22.1% | 15.6% | 118 | 34.7% | 23.9% | -54 | -12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 11.4% | 13.0% | 59 | 17.4% | 15.5% | -26 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 31 | 9.1% | 10.3% | -11 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 340 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.