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 Scottsdale, accounting for 45.3% (1,085 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 562 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scottsdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scottsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scottsdale, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,085
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+15.4pp
1,085
45.3%
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
494
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
494
20.6%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
220
9.2%
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
200
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
200
8.4%
-9.4pp
Brethren
2021 count
92
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
92
3.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
76
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
76
3.2%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
66
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
66
2.8%
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
33
1.4%
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
26
1.1%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
20
0.8%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+562
+15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+95
-2.2pp
Not stated
+70
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
-111
-9.4pp
Presbyterian
+34
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-51
-3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-1.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+23
+0.9pp
Baptist
-33
-2.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-16
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for 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 | 1,085 | 45.3% | 46.8% | 523 | 29.9% | 34.4% | +562 | +15.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 494 | 20.6% | 19.7% | 399 | 22.8% | 27.1% | +95 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 150 | 8.6% | 9.6% | +70 | +0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 200 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 311 | 17.8% | 10.3% | -111 | -9.4pp |
| Brethren | 92 | 3.8% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 76 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 42 | 2.4% | 4.8% | +34 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 66 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 117 | 6.7% | 3.9% | -51 | -3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.4% | 2.7% | 45 | 2.6% | 3.2% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 26 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 53 | 3.0% | 0.5% | -33 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 2,395 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,748 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +647 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.