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 Seal Rocks, accounting for 26.8% (15 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seal Rocks - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seal Rocks in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seal Rocks, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
16
28.6%
-6.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
15
26.8%
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
12
21.4%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+3
-6.5pp
No Religion, so described
+2
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
+2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Seal Rocks. 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 | |
| Not stated | 16 | 28.6% | 8.2% | 13 | 35.1% | 9.0% | +3 | -6.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 26.8% | 36.2% | 13 | 35.1% | 24.4% | +2 | -8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 21.4% | 16.7% | 7 | 18.9% | 19.1% | +5 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.