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 Dumbleyung (S), accounting for 44.8% (297 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 70 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dumbleyung (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dumbleyung (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dumbleyung (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
297
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
297
44.8%
+10.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
121
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
121
18.3%
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
87
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
87
13.1%
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
84
12.7%
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
22
3.3%
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
11
1.7%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+70
+10.5pp
Not stated
+29
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
-39
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
-26
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.8pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Dumbleyung (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 | 297 | 44.8% | 45.6% | 227 | 34.3% | 33.8% | +70 | +10.5pp |
| Not stated | 121 | 18.3% | 12.1% | 92 | 13.9% | 12.4% | +29 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 87 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 113 | 17.1% | 16.4% | -26 | -4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 12.7% | 15.7% | 123 | 18.6% | 19.3% | -39 | -5.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 3.3% | 2.1% | 48 | 7.3% | 3.2% | -26 | -4.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.7% | 3.2% | 6 | 0.9% | 3.3% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 11 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.