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