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, accounting for 38.7% (385 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 178 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stroud - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stroud 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, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
385
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
385
38.7%
+16.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
271
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
271
27.3%
-10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
121
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
121
12.2%
+0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
82
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
82
8.2%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
40
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
40
4.0%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
31
3.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
29
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
29
2.9%
-5.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
23
2.3%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+178
+16.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-73
-10.3pp
Western Catholic
+17
+0.8pp
Not stated
+15
+0.9pp
Baptist
0
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-48
-5.5pp
Presbyterian
-12
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Stroud. 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 | 385 | 38.7% | 36.2% | 207 | 22.6% | 24.4% | +178 | +16.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 271 | 27.3% | 22.6% | 344 | 37.6% | 28.6% | -73 | -10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 121 | 12.2% | 16.7% | 104 | 11.4% | 19.1% | +17 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 82 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 67 | 7.3% | 9.0% | +15 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 40 | 4.0% | 1.7% | 40 | 4.4% | 2.1% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 32 | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 29 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 77 | 8.4% | 5.4% | -48 | -5.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 2.3% | 3.0% | 35 | 3.8% | 3.9% | -12 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 994 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +79 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.