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 Dowerin (S), accounting for 44% (306 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 77 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dowerin (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dowerin (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dowerin (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
306
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
306
44.0%
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
127
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
127
18.2%
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
79
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
79
11.4%
+0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
74
10.6%
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
47
6.8%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
28
4.0%
+2.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
15
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
15
2.2%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
11
1.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+77
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-7.4pp
Western Catholic
+4
+0.5pp
Not stated
+12
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
-29
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+2.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-2
-0.3pp
Baptist
+2
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dowerin (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 306 | 44.0% | 45.6% | 229 | 33.1% | 33.8% | +77 | +10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 18.2% | 11.3% | 177 | 25.6% | 16.4% | -50 | -7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 79 | 11.4% | 15.7% | 75 | 10.9% | 19.3% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 10.6% | 12.1% | 62 | 9.0% | 12.4% | +12 | +1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 6.8% | 2.1% | 76 | 11.0% | 3.2% | -29 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 12 | 1.7% | 3.3% | +16 | +2.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 15 | 2.2% | 0.5% | 17 | 2.5% | 0.6% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 696 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 691 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.