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 Rocky Camp, accounting for 64.8% (83 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 8 people and 5.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Rocky Camp - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Rocky Camp in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Rocky Camp, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).

Rocky Camp
Wattle Range (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

83

% of total

64.8%

Change from 2016

+8.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

11.7%

Change from 2016

+8.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

9.4%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Data table

Religion for Rocky Camp. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).

Religion for Rocky Camp. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Religion for Rocky Camp. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described8364.8%52.0%7756.2%39.1%+6+8.6pp
Not stated1511.7%8.8%53.6%9.0%+10+8.1pp
Western Catholic129.4%14.9%1913.9%19.1%-7-4.5pp
Total128100.0%100.0%137100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.