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 Dundas (NSW), accounting for 31.7% (1,570 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 280 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dundas (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dundas (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,570
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,570
31.7%
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,142
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,142
23.1%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
359
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
359
7.3%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
229
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
229
4.6%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
216
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
216
4.4%
-4.0pp
Church of Scientology
2021 count
190
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
190
3.8%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
174
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
174
3.5%
+1.1pp
Islam
2021 count
174
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
174
3.5%
+1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
152
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
152
3.1%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
122
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
122
2.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+280
+4.2pp
Western Catholic
+22
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.3pp
Not stated
-178
-4.0pp
Church of Scientology
-13
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+60
+1.1pp
Islam
+60
+1.1pp
Buddhism
-44
-1.1pp
Hinduism
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Dundas (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,570 | 31.7% | 29.7% | 1,290 | 27.5% | 24.5% | +280 | +4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,142 | 23.1% | 17.1% | 1,120 | 23.9% | 19.1% | +22 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 359 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 376 | 8.0% | 8.3% | -17 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 229 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 230 | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 216 | 4.4% | 6.4% | 394 | 8.4% | 9.1% | -178 | -4.0pp |
| Church of Scientology | 190 | 3.8% | 0.1% | 203 | 4.3% | 0.1% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 174 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 114 | 2.4% | 2.3% | +60 | +1.1pp |
| Islam | 174 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 114 | 2.4% | 4.3% | +60 | +1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 152 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 196 | 4.2% | 3.8% | -44 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 122 | 2.5% | 12.9% | 127 | 2.7% | 11.3% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 4,949 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +256 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.