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 Rosny, accounting for 49.3% (411 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 91 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosny - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosny in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosny, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
411
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
411
49.3%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
153
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
153
18.3%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
144
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
144
17.3%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
39
4.7%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
21
2.5%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
14
1.7%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
1.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+91
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
+8
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-5.2pp
Not stated
-5
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Rosny. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 411 | 49.3% | 48.9% | 320 | 41.8% | 37.8% | +91 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 153 | 18.3% | 15.6% | 145 | 18.9% | 18.5% | +8 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 144 | 17.3% | 16.0% | 172 | 22.5% | 22.3% | -28 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 44 | 5.7% | 8.3% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 22 | 2.9% | 3.0% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.7% | 1.8% | 8 | 1.0% | 1.8% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.7% | 1.0% | 13 | 1.7% | 1.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 834 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 766 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.