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 1,521 people, while its share fell by 23.4 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
-23.4pp
1,570
31.7%
-23.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,142
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
1,142
23.1%
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
359
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
359
7.3%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
229
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
229
4.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
216
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
216
4.4%
-14.7pp
Church of Scientology
2021 count
190
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
190
3.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
174
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
174
3.5%
-
Islam
2021 count
174
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
174
3.5%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
152
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
152
3.1%
-4.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
122
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
122
2.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,521
-23.4pp
Western Catholic
+1,134
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+351
-1.7pp
Not stated
+199
-14.7pp
Buddhism
+145
-4.8pp
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% | 49 | 55.1% | 24.5% | +1,521 | -23.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,142 | 23.1% | 17.1% | 8 | 9.0% | 19.1% | +1,134 | +14.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 359 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 8 | 9.0% | 8.3% | +351 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 229 | 4.6% | 3.1% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Not stated | 216 | 4.4% | 6.4% | 17 | 19.1% | 9.1% | +199 | -14.7pp |
| Church of Scientology | 190 | 3.8% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 174 | 3.5% | 2.7% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 174 | 3.5% | 5.5% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 152 | 3.1% | 4.0% | 7 | 7.9% | 3.8% | +145 | -4.8pp |
| Hinduism | 122 | 2.5% | 12.9% | - | - | 11.3% | - | - |
| Total | 4,949 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,860 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.