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 Scotchtown, accounting for 47.5% (125 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 49 people and 18.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scotchtown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scotchtown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scotchtown, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
125
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+18.8pp
125
47.5%
+18.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
33
12.5%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
28
10.6%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
25
9.5%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
17
6.5%
-8.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
10
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
10
3.8%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+18.8pp
Western Catholic
-10
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-4.9pp
Not stated
-6
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-23
-8.6pp
Brethren
-4
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Scotchtown. 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 | 125 | 47.5% | 45.0% | 76 | 28.7% | 32.8% | +49 | +18.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 12.5% | 11.4% | 43 | 16.2% | 15.6% | -10 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 41 | 15.5% | 18.5% | -13 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 31 | 11.7% | 10.3% | -6 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 40 | 15.1% | 8.4% | -23 | -8.6pp |
| Brethren | 10 | 3.8% | 1.2% | 14 | 5.3% | 2.1% | -4 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.