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 Ringarooma, accounting for 52.6% (171 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 65 people and 20.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ringarooma - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ringarooma in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ringarooma, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
171
% of total
52.6%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
171
52.6%
+20.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-12.5pp
47
14.5%
-12.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
11.7%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
30
9.2%
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
28
8.6%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+65
+20.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-12.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Not stated
0
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Ringarooma. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 171 | 52.6% | 46.8% | 106 | 31.8% | 34.4% | +65 | +20.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 14.5% | 19.7% | 90 | 27.0% | 27.1% | -43 | -12.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 11.7% | 2.7% | 39 | 11.7% | 3.2% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 30 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 31 | 9.3% | 10.3% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 325 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.