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 Doncaster, accounting for 39.9% (9,965 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,909 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Doncaster - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Doncaster in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doncaster, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,965
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
9,965
39.9%
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,835
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
3,835
15.3%
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
2,097
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,097
8.4%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,622
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,622
6.5%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,288
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,288
5.2%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,222
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,222
4.9%
-1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
900
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
900
3.6%
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
746
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
746
3.0%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
551
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
551
2.2%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
512
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
512
2.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,909
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
+206
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+119
-1.1pp
Buddhism
+419
+0.7pp
Not stated
-345
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-1.0pp
Islam
+397
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+217
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+229
+0.7pp
Baptist
+119
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Doncaster. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 9,965 | 39.9% | 37.0% | 7,056 | 33.9% | 30.7% | +2,909 | +6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,835 | 15.3% | 19.6% | 3,629 | 17.4% | 22.3% | +206 | -2.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,097 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 1,978 | 9.5% | 8.1% | +119 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 1,622 | 6.5% | 4.4% | 1,203 | 5.8% | 4.0% | +419 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,288 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 1,633 | 7.9% | 7.3% | -345 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,222 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 1,236 | 5.9% | 7.3% | -14 | -1.0pp |
| Islam | 900 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 503 | 2.4% | 2.2% | +397 | +1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 746 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 529 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +217 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 551 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 322 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +229 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 512 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 393 | 1.9% | 2.3% | +119 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 25,004 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,205 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.