Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anangu Pitjantjatjara (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
Lutheran
Western Catholic
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
Baptist
Anglican Church of Australia
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.