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 Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), accounting for 43.2% (3,969 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,131 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC) 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 Clare and Gilbert Valleys (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,969
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
3,969
43.2%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,366
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,366
14.9%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
933
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
933
10.1%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
848
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
848
9.2%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
713
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
713
7.8%
-1.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
534
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
534
5.8%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
192
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
192
2.1%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
100
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
100
1.1%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
83
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
83
0.9%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
63
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
63
0.7%
-0.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,131
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-210
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-387
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-207
-2.5pp
Not stated
-82
-1.0pp
Lutheran
-91
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
0.0pp
Baptist
-17
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Clare and Gilbert Valleys (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 | 3,969 | 43.2% | 47.5% | 2,838 | 31.5% | 35.0% | +1,131 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,366 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 1,576 | 17.5% | 14.5% | -210 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 933 | 10.1% | 7.7% | 1,320 | 14.7% | 11.4% | -387 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 848 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 1,055 | 11.7% | 10.7% | -207 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 713 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 795 | 8.8% | 9.8% | -82 | -1.0pp |
| Lutheran | 534 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 625 | 6.9% | 6.5% | -91 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 192 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 184 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 100 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 90 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 83 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 77 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 63 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 80 | 0.9% | 1.2% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 9,195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +185 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.