| Denomination. |
Supposed number in 1881 calculated on percentage in 1870. |
Actual number in 1881. |
Gain. |
Loss. |
| Church of England |
17,523 |
16,263 |
|
1,260 |
| Roman Catholic |
8,532 |
8,413 |
|
119 |
| Wesleyan |
1,647 |
2,084 |
437 |
|
| Congregational or Independent |
1,057 |
1,262 |
205 |
|
| Presbyterian |
634 |
1,004 |
370 |
|
| Residue |
315 |
682 |
367 |
|
|
29,708 |
29,708 |
1,379 |
1,379 |