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 Cleve (DC), accounting for 40.8% (712 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 239 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cleve (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cleve (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cleve (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
712
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
712
40.8%
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
279
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
279
16.0%
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
205
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
205
11.7%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
167
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
167
9.6%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
134
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
134
7.7%
-3.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
111
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
111
6.4%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
77
4.4%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
26
1.5%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+239
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
-181
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
-12
-0.5pp
Not stated
+3
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-64
-3.4pp
Lutheran
-24
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
0
+0.1pp
Baptist
+23
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cleve (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 | 712 | 40.8% | 47.5% | 473 | 26.6% | 35.0% | +239 | +14.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 279 | 16.0% | 7.7% | 460 | 25.9% | 11.4% | -181 | -9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 205 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 217 | 12.2% | 14.5% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 167 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 164 | 9.2% | 9.8% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 134 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 198 | 11.1% | 10.7% | -64 | -3.4pp |
| Lutheran | 111 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 135 | 7.6% | 6.5% | -24 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 77 | 4.4% | 2.5% | 77 | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3 | 0.2% | 1.2% | +23 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.