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 Rocky Cape (part), accounting for 52.7% (109 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rocky Cape (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rocky Cape (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rocky Cape (part), with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
109
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
109
52.7%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
27
13.0%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
21
10.1%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
17
8.2%
-7.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
+2
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-3.8pp
Not stated
-12
-7.3pp
Data table
Religion for Rocky Cape (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 109 | 52.7% | 45.0% | 80 | 42.8% | 32.8% | +29 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 13.0% | 11.4% | 25 | 13.4% | 15.6% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 26 | 13.9% | 18.5% | -5 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 29 | 15.5% | 10.3% | -12 | -7.3pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.