Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Dumberning, accounting for 47.3% (86 people). This share was higher than Narrogin (S) (39.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 48 people and 27.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dumberning - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dumberning in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrogin (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dumberning, with comparison markers for Narrogin (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+48
+27.8pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-6.2pp
Baptist
0
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dumberning. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrogin (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | % | Narrogin (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 86 | 47.3% | 39.2% | 38 | 19.5% | 29.0% | +48 | +27.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 21.4% | 17.2% | 43 | 22.1% | 19.6% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 40 | 20.5% | 17.5% | -14 | -6.2pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 7.1% | 3.7% | 13 | 6.7% | 3.9% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.