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 Bridport, accounting for 46.2% (799 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 240 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bridport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bridport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bridport, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
799
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
799
46.2%
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
374
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
374
21.6%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
181
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
181
10.5%
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
147
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
147
8.5%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
84
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
84
4.9%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
56
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
56
3.2%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
25
1.4%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
0.6%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+240
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-65
-6.5pp
Not stated
+29
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
-27
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-13
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bridport. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 799 | 46.2% | 46.8% | 559 | 35.8% | 34.4% | +240 | +10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 374 | 21.6% | 19.7% | 439 | 28.1% | 27.1% | -65 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 181 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 152 | 9.7% | 9.6% | +29 | +0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 147 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 174 | 11.1% | 10.3% | -27 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 84 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 84 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 56 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 69 | 4.4% | 4.8% | -13 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 26 | 1.7% | 3.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 11 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 11 | 0.6% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,728 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +165 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.