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 North Scottsdale, accounting for 58.1% (86 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Scottsdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Scottsdale 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 North Scottsdale, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-6.7pp
Presbyterian
+1
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for North Scottsdale. 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 | 86 | 58.1% | 46.8% | 56 | 44.8% | 34.4% | +30 | +13.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 18.9% | 19.7% | 32 | 25.6% | 27.1% | -4 | -6.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 6.8% | 3.4% | 9 | 7.2% | 4.8% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.