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 Stroud Road, accounting for 34% (80 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 69 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stroud Road - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stroud Road in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stroud Road, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
80
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
80
34.0%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
68
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
68
28.9%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
29
12.3%
-10.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
22
9.4%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
18
7.7%
+2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
10
4.3%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-16
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-69
-10.5pp
Not stated
-15
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-6
+2.1pp
Presbyterian
-1
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Stroud Road. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 80 | 34.0% | 36.2% | 96 | 22.4% | 24.4% | -16 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 68 | 28.9% | 22.6% | 93 | 21.7% | 28.6% | -25 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 12.3% | 16.7% | 98 | 22.8% | 19.1% | -69 | -10.5pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 37 | 8.6% | 9.0% | -15 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 7.7% | 3.9% | 24 | 5.6% | 5.4% | -6 | +2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 4.3% | 3.0% | 11 | 2.6% | 3.9% | -1 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 429 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -194 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.