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 Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), accounting for 29% (673 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 159 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
673
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
673
29.0%
+1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
480
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
480
20.7%
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
439
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
439
18.9%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
300
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
300
12.9%
-7.4pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
165
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
165
7.1%
+1.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
123
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
123
5.3%
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
43
1.9%
-1.0pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
20
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
20
0.9%
-
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
15
0.6%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
13
0.6%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+1.9pp
Not stated
+73
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
+5
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-159
-7.4pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+34
+1.3pp
Lutheran
+46
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
-23
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
+7
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 673 | 29.0% | 47.5% | 613 | 27.1% | 35.0% | +60 | +1.9pp |
| Not stated | 480 | 20.7% | 8.9% | 407 | 18.0% | 9.8% | +73 | +2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 439 | 18.9% | 7.7% | 434 | 19.2% | 11.4% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 300 | 12.9% | 2.5% | 459 | 20.3% | 2.7% | -159 | -7.4pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 165 | 7.1% | 0.1% | 131 | 5.8% | 0.1% | +34 | +1.3pp |
| Lutheran | 123 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 77 | 3.4% | 6.5% | +46 | +1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 1.9% | 11.7% | 66 | 2.9% | 14.5% | -23 | -1.0pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 20 | 0.9% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Baptist | 15 | 0.6% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 0.6% | 7.8% | 37 | 1.6% | 10.7% | -24 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 2,323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +62 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.