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 Dover Gardens, accounting for 49.7% (1,514 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 431 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dover Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dover Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dover Gardens, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,514
% of total
49.7%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
1,514
49.7%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
474
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
474
15.6%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
234
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
234
7.7%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
133
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
133
4.4%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
112
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
112
3.7%
-1.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
95
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
95
3.1%
+1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
83
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
83
2.7%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
64
2.1%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
58
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
58
1.9%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
30
1.0%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+431
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-10
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-2.3pp
Not stated
-124
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-43
-1.7pp
Hinduism
+56
+1.7pp
Islam
-102
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+1
-0.1pp
Baptist
-18
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Dover Gardens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,514 | 49.7% | 46.7% | 1,083 | 37.9% | 37.1% | +431 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 474 | 15.6% | 15.8% | 484 | 17.0% | 18.1% | -10 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 234 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 286 | 10.0% | 10.0% | -52 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 133 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 257 | 9.0% | 7.5% | -124 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 112 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 155 | 5.4% | 6.2% | -43 | -1.7pp |
| Hinduism | 95 | 3.1% | 3.9% | 39 | 1.4% | 2.1% | +56 | +1.7pp |
| Islam | 83 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 185 | 6.5% | 2.3% | -102 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 64 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 57 | 2.0% | 3.0% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 58 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 57 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 48 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -18 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 3,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +190 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.