Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rocky Camp, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+8.6pp
Not stated
+10
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-7
-4.5pp
Data table
Religion for Rocky Camp. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 83 | 64.8% | 52.0% | 77 | 56.2% | 39.1% | +6 | +8.6pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 5 | 3.6% | 9.0% | +10 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 9.4% | 14.9% | 19 | 13.9% | 19.1% | -7 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.