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 Heights, accounting for 52.3% (800 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 493 people, while its share rose by 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seacombe Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seacombe Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seacombe Heights, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
800
% of total
52.3%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
800
52.3%
+3.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
239
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
239
15.6%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
118
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
118
7.7%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
61
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
61
4.0%
-7.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
56
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
56
3.7%
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
47
3.1%
-1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
45
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
45
2.9%
+2.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
26
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
26
1.7%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
22
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
22
1.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
20
1.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-493
+3.1pp
Western Catholic
-69
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-161
-2.9pp
Not stated
-235
-7.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+25
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
-69
-1.3pp
Hinduism
+40
+2.7pp
Buddhism
-9
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-41
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-4
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Seacombe Heights. 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 | 800 | 52.3% | 46.7% | 1,293 | 49.2% | 37.1% | -493 | +3.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 239 | 15.6% | 15.8% | 308 | 11.7% | 18.1% | -69 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 118 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 279 | 10.6% | 10.0% | -161 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 61 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 296 | 11.3% | 7.5% | -235 | -7.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 56 | 3.7% | 1.8% | 31 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +25 | +2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 116 | 4.4% | 6.2% | -69 | -1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 45 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 5 | 0.2% | 2.1% | +40 | +2.7pp |
| Buddhism | 26 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 35 | 1.3% | 1.6% | -9 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 22 | 1.4% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 61 | 2.3% | 3.0% | -41 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 1,530 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,098 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.