The Parish Social Profile is a profile of the Catholic population of an Australian parish. An initiative of the National Centre for Pastoral Research, the data is derived from the latest Australian census (taken in 2021).
Hear from Dr Stephen Reid from the National Centre for Pastoral Research as he explains what is in the Parish Social Profile and how you can use it to understand who lives in your parish.
This is a recording of a workshop from Vital Parishes: Leading in Hope, 22 February 2025.
Small group activity
Bring together a small group—such as your Parish Leadership Team or Parish Pastoral Council members—to explore your Parish Social Profile. Reflect on what the data says about your community and use it to inspire and guide your parish’s journey of missionary renewal. The document below will walk you through the process.
