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 Dawesley, accounting for 61% (192 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 67 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dawesley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dawesley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dawesley, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
192
% of total
61.0%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
192
61.0%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
28
8.9%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
20
6.3%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
17
5.4%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
12
3.8%
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
10
3.2%
-1.7pp
Christadelphians
2021 count
10
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
3.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+67
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.2pp
Not stated
-3
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-3
-1.7pp
Christadelphians
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Dawesley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 192 | 61.0% | 53.4% | 125 | 47.3% | 40.6% | +67 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 24 | 9.1% | 12.0% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 23 | 8.7% | 8.6% | -3 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 26 | 9.8% | 10.5% | -9 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 21 | 8.0% | 3.5% | -9 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 13 | 4.9% | 7.9% | -3 | -1.7pp |
| Christadelphians | 10 | 3.2% | 0.5% | 7 | 2.7% | 0.5% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 264 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.