Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 South Forest, accounting for 42.3% (41 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Forest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Forest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Forest, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+17.8pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.5pp
Not stated
+8
+8.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-13.2pp
Data table
Religion for South Forest. 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 | 41 | 42.3% | 45.0% | 23 | 24.5% | 32.8% | +18 | +17.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 20.6% | 11.4% | 18 | 19.1% | 15.6% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 18.6% | 10.5% | 10 | 10.6% | 10.3% | +8 | +8.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 13.4% | 13.5% | 25 | 26.6% | 18.5% | -12 | -13.2pp |
| Total | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.