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 Dunwich, accounting for 43.6% (316 people). This share was higher than Redland (C) (42%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 69 people and 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunwich - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunwich in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunwich, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
316
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
316
43.6%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
138
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
138
19.1%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
100
13.8%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
76
10.5%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
17
2.3%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
2.2%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
15
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
2.1%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
1.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+35
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-69
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-42
-2.4pp
Not stated
-17
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+6
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dunwich. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 316 | 43.6% | 42.0% | 281 | 32.1% | 29.8% | +35 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 138 | 19.1% | 18.6% | 207 | 23.7% | 21.1% | -69 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 142 | 16.2% | 17.9% | -42 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 10.5% | 5.0% | 93 | 10.6% | 7.1% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 21 | 2.4% | 6.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 13 | 1.5% | 3.2% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 15 | 2.1% | 0.9% | 9 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 20 | 2.3% | 2.9% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 724 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -151 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.