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 Legerwood, accounting for 55.5% (116 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Legerwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Legerwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Legerwood, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
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
+24
+7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
0
-0.9pp
Not stated
-12
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Legerwood. 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 | 116 | 55.5% | 46.8% | 92 | 47.9% | 34.4% | +24 | +7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 14.8% | 19.7% | 30 | 15.6% | 27.1% | +1 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 10.0% | 7.6% | 21 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 27 | 14.1% | 9.6% | -12 | -6.9pp |
| Total | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.