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 Sloping Main, accounting for 50.8% (33 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sloping Main - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sloping Main in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sloping Main, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
33
50.8%
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-24.3pp
16
24.6%
-24.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
11
16.9%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-24.3pp
Western Catholic
+2
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sloping Main. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 33 | 50.8% | 50.4% | 15 | 31.9% | 40.4% | +18 | +18.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 24.6% | 16.2% | 23 | 48.9% | 21.6% | -7 | -24.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 16.9% | 10.7% | 9 | 19.1% | 11.4% | +2 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.