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 Seacombe Gardens, accounting for 47.2% (1,597 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 546 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seacombe Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seacombe Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seacombe Gardens, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,597
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
1,597
47.2%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
466
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
466
13.8%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
209
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
209
6.2%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
158
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
158
4.7%
-3.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
153
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
153
4.5%
+1.9pp
Islam
2021 count
126
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
126
3.7%
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
117
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
117
3.5%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
109
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
109
3.2%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
71
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
71
2.1%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
64
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
64
1.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+546
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
+13
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-48
-2.4pp
Not stated
-88
-3.5pp
Hinduism
+76
+1.9pp
Islam
-119
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-44
-1.9pp
Baptist
+7
0.0pp
Buddhism
-12
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Seacombe Gardens. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,597 | 47.2% | 46.7% | 1,051 | 35.1% | 37.1% | +546 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 466 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 453 | 15.1% | 18.1% | +13 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 209 | 6.2% | 7.3% | 257 | 8.6% | 10.0% | -48 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 158 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 246 | 8.2% | 7.5% | -88 | -3.5pp |
| Hinduism | 153 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 77 | 2.6% | 2.1% | +76 | +1.9pp |
| Islam | 126 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 245 | 8.2% | 2.3% | -119 | -4.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 117 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 92 | 3.1% | 3.0% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 109 | 3.2% | 4.3% | 153 | 5.1% | 6.2% | -44 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 71 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 64 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 64 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 76 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3,385 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +391 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.