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 Dalkeith, accounting for 35.6% (1,561 people). This share was lower than Nedlands (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 373 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dalkeith - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dalkeith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nedlands (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalkeith, with comparison markers for Nedlands (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,561
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
1,561
35.6%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
936
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
936
21.3%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
729
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
729
16.6%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
197
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
197
4.5%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
167
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
167
3.8%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
143
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
143
3.3%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
134
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
134
3.1%
+0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
89
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
89
2.0%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
85
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
85
1.9%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
64
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
64
1.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+373
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
+24
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-168
-4.5pp
Not stated
-122
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+47
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-40
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+39
+0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-10
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+1
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-26
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Dalkeith. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nedlands (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | % | Nedlands (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,561 | 35.6% | 41.1% | 1,188 | 27.9% | 32.1% | +373 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 936 | 21.3% | 19.9% | 912 | 21.4% | 21.3% | +24 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 729 | 16.6% | 16.2% | 897 | 21.1% | 19.4% | -168 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 197 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 319 | 7.5% | 8.3% | -122 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 167 | 3.8% | 2.4% | 120 | 2.8% | 2.1% | +47 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 143 | 3.3% | 3.4% | 183 | 4.3% | 4.5% | -40 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 134 | 3.1% | 1.7% | 95 | 2.2% | 1.3% | +39 | +0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 89 | 2.0% | 1.2% | 99 | 2.3% | 1.2% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 85 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 84 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 64 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 90 | 2.1% | 2.0% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 4,387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,257 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +130 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.