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, Judaism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dover Heights, accounting for 50% (2,017 people). This share was higher than Waverley (A) (16%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Judaism, which increased by 178 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dover Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dover Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dover Heights, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Judaism
2021 count
2,017
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
2,017
50.0%
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
788
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
788
19.5%
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
447
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
447
11.1%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
202
5.0%
-4.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
174
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
174
4.3%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
168
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
168
4.2%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
1.0%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
35
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
35
0.9%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.6%
0.0pp
Russian Orthodox
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
25
0.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Judaism
+178
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
+156
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
+28
+0.1pp
Not stated
-173
-4.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+12
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
0.0pp
Russian Orthodox
+17
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dover Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Judaism | 2,017 | 50.0% | 16.0% | 1,839 | 48.4% | 15.1% | +178 | +1.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 788 | 19.5% | 41.4% | 632 | 16.6% | 33.5% | +156 | +2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 447 | 11.1% | 18.7% | 419 | 11.0% | 19.8% | +28 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 5.0% | 7.6% | 375 | 9.9% | 13.9% | -173 | -4.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 174 | 4.3% | 2.0% | 162 | 4.3% | 1.8% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 168 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 175 | 4.6% | 8.0% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 26 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 35 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 29 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 24 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Russian Orthodox | 25 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 8 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +17 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 4,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +241 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.