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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Rookhurst, accounting for 31.1% (19 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rookhurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rookhurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rookhurst, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
19
31.1%
+5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
14
23.0%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+5.7pp
Not stated
-5
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Rookhurst. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 31.1% | 22.6% | 18 | 25.4% | 28.6% | +1 | +5.7pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 23.0% | 8.2% | 19 | 26.8% | 9.0% | -5 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.