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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ringarooma, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Not stated
Western Catholic
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.