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 Southend, accounting for 66.3% (199 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 65 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Southend - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Southend in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southend, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
199
% of total
66.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
199
66.3%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
31
10.3%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
25
8.3%
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
14
4.7%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
11
3.7%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+65
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-5
-4.2pp
Not stated
+13
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-5
-2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Southend. 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 | 199 | 66.3% | 52.0% | 134 | 54.0% | 39.1% | +65 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 10.3% | 14.9% | 36 | 14.5% | 19.1% | -5 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 12 | 4.8% | 9.0% | +13 | +3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 16 | 6.5% | 10.6% | -2 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 16 | 6.5% | 5.7% | -5 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 300 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.