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 Roelands, accounting for 45.5% (420 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 180 people and 16.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Roelands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Roelands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roelands, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
420
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
420
45.5%
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
191
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
191
20.7%
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
129
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
129
14.0%
-7.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
59
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
59
6.4%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
53
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
53
5.7%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
16
1.7%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
15
1.6%
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
1.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+180
+16.8pp
Western Catholic
-40
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-7.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+1.1pp
Not stated
-4
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
+4
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Roelands. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 420 | 45.5% | 47.5% | 240 | 28.7% | 33.3% | +180 | +16.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 191 | 20.7% | 19.4% | 231 | 27.6% | 22.8% | -40 | -6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 129 | 14.0% | 12.0% | 182 | 21.7% | 18.2% | -53 | -7.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 59 | 6.4% | 3.6% | 44 | 5.3% | 3.6% | +15 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 53 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 57 | 6.8% | 9.6% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 12 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 19 | 2.3% | 2.8% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 10 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 924 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 837 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.