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 Waterhouse, accounting for 41.4% (41 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waterhouse - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-20.9pp
Not stated
-2
-4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Waterhouse. 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 | 41 | 41.4% | 46.8% | 23 | 28.7% | 34.4% | +18 | +12.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 14.1% | 19.7% | 28 | 35.0% | 27.1% | -14 | -20.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 14.1% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 10 | 10.1% | 9.5% | 12 | 15.0% | 9.6% | -2 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.