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 West Scottsdale, accounting for 42.1% (24 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Scottsdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Scottsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Scottsdale, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
24
42.1%
+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
19
33.3%
-12.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-12.2pp
Data table
Religion for West 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 | 24 | 42.1% | 46.8% | 14 | 25.5% | 34.4% | +10 | +16.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 33.3% | 19.7% | 25 | 45.5% | 27.1% | -6 | -12.2pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.