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 Valley, accounting for 34.2% (2,010 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (29.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 397 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dundas Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dundas Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dundas Valley, with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,010
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
2,010
34.2%
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,306
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,306
22.2%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
397
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
397
6.8%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
383
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
383
6.5%
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
261
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
261
4.4%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
251
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
251
4.3%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
212
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
212
3.6%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
205
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
205
3.5%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
154
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
154
2.6%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
121
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
121
2.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+397
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.5pp
Not stated
-5
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-125
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
-39
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+38
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+42
+0.5pp
Islam
+31
+0.3pp
Baptist
+20
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-11
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dundas Valley. 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 | 2,010 | 34.2% | 29.7% | 1,613 | 29.2% | 24.5% | +397 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,306 | 22.2% | 17.1% | 1,306 | 23.7% | 19.1% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 397 | 6.8% | 6.4% | 402 | 7.3% | 9.1% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 383 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 508 | 9.2% | 8.3% | -125 | -2.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 261 | 4.4% | 3.1% | 300 | 5.4% | 3.4% | -39 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 251 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 213 | 3.9% | 3.8% | +38 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 212 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 170 | 3.1% | 2.3% | +42 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 205 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 174 | 3.2% | 4.3% | +31 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 154 | 2.6% | 1.8% | 134 | 2.4% | 1.9% | +20 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 121 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 132 | 2.4% | 2.5% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +354 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.