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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dallas, accounting for 55.5% (3,747 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (18.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 396 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dallas - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dallas in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dallas, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Islam
2021 count
3,747
% of total
55.5%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
3,747
55.5%
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
759
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
759
11.2%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
643
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
643
9.5%
-0.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
546
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
546
8.1%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
171
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
171
2.5%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
126
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
126
1.9%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
124
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
124
1.8%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
92
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
92
1.4%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
85
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
81
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
81
1.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+396
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
-206
-3.0pp
Not stated
-64
-0.9pp
No Religion, so described
-31
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+28
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
-22
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-24
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-49
-0.7pp
Chaldean Catholic
+5
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Dallas. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Islam | 3,747 | 55.5% | 18.9% | 3,351 | 49.2% | 16.5% | +396 | +6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 759 | 11.2% | 24.9% | 965 | 14.2% | 29.0% | -206 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 643 | 9.5% | 6.2% | 707 | 10.4% | 8.2% | -64 | -0.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 546 | 8.1% | 19.0% | 577 | 8.5% | 17.0% | -31 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 171 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 143 | 2.1% | 2.8% | +28 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 126 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 179 | 2.6% | 5.5% | -53 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 124 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 146 | 2.1% | 2.6% | -22 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 92 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 116 | 1.7% | 2.5% | -24 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 85 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 134 | 2.0% | 2.6% | -49 | -0.7pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 81 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 76 | 1.1% | 1.6% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,750 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.