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 The Rock (part), accounting for 30.6% (414 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 119 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Rock (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Rock (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Rock (part), with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
414
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
414
30.6%
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
382
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
382
28.3%
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
234
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
234
17.3%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
107
7.9%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
102
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
102
7.5%
-4.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
53
3.9%
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
14
1.0%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
1.0%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+119
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
+83
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.5pp
Not stated
-51
-4.9pp
Presbyterian
-18
-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.2pp
Lutheran
+5
+0.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for The Rock (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 414 | 30.6% | 24.9% | 295 | 24.0% | 17.2% | +119 | +6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 382 | 28.3% | 28.5% | 299 | 24.3% | 29.3% | +83 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 234 | 17.3% | 14.3% | 244 | 19.8% | 16.8% | -10 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 116 | 9.4% | 10.2% | -9 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 102 | 7.5% | 9.3% | 153 | 12.4% | 11.0% | -51 | -4.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 71 | 5.8% | 7.3% | -18 | -1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 10 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 9 | 0.7% | 4.2% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 13 | 1.1% | 0.5% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +122 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.