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 Ceduna (DC), accounting for 42.5% (1,483 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 375 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ceduna (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ceduna (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ceduna (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,483
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
1,483
42.5%
+9.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
457
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
457
13.1%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
386
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
386
11.1%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
307
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
307
8.8%
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
291
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
291
8.3%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
185
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
185
5.3%
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
79
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
79
2.3%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
66
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
66
1.9%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
43
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
43
1.2%
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
31
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
31
0.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+375
+9.9pp
Lutheran
+3
-0.2pp
Not stated
-137
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-119
-3.7pp
Western Catholic
-27
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-113
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+21
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Ceduna (DC). 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 | 1,483 | 42.5% | 47.5% | 1,108 | 32.6% | 35.0% | +375 | +9.9pp |
| Lutheran | 457 | 13.1% | 5.3% | 454 | 13.3% | 6.5% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 386 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 523 | 15.4% | 9.8% | -137 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 307 | 8.8% | 7.8% | 426 | 12.5% | 10.7% | -119 | -3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 291 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 318 | 9.3% | 14.5% | -27 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 185 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 298 | 8.8% | 11.4% | -113 | -3.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 79 | 2.3% | 0.6% | 85 | 2.5% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 66 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 32 | 0.9% | 2.7% | +34 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 43 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 33 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 31 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,492 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,402 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.