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 Dundas (S), accounting for 40.2% (267 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 62 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dundas (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dundas (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
267
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
267
40.2%
+6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
148
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
148
22.3%
+2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
89
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
89
13.4%
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
64
9.6%
-1.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
17
2.6%
+1.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
17
2.6%
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
2.1%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+6.6pp
Not stated
-3
+2.4pp
Western Catholic
-62
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-1.8pp
Buddhism
+8
+1.4pp
Baptist
+14
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dundas (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 | 267 | 40.2% | 45.6% | 254 | 33.6% | 33.8% | +13 | +6.6pp |
| Not stated | 148 | 22.3% | 12.1% | 151 | 19.9% | 12.4% | -3 | +2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 89 | 13.4% | 15.7% | 151 | 19.9% | 19.3% | -62 | -6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 86 | 11.4% | 16.4% | -22 | -1.8pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 2.6% | 0.9% | 9 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +8 | +1.4pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3 | 0.4% | 1.8% | +14 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 13 | 1.7% | 3.3% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 1.5% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 664 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 757 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -93 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.