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 Sebastopol (SA), accounting for 31.4% (16 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sebastopol (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sebastopol (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sebastopol (SA), with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
16
31.4%
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
13
25.5%
+10.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
+5
+10.7pp
Data table
Religion for Sebastopol (SA). 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 | 16 | 31.4% | 52.0% | 20 | 37.0% | 39.1% | -4 | -5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 25.5% | 14.9% | 8 | 14.8% | 19.1% | +5 | +10.7pp |
| Total | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.