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 Talawa, accounting for 47% (31 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 34.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Talawa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Talawa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Talawa, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
47.0%
Change from 2016
+34.3pp
31
47.0%
+34.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
14
21.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+34.3pp
Not stated
+3
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Talawa. 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 | 31 | 47.0% | 46.8% | 7 | 12.7% | 34.4% | +24 | +34.3pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 21.2% | 9.5% | 11 | 20.0% | 9.6% | +3 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.