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 Coober Pedy (DC), accounting for 30.2% (479 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 63 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coober Pedy (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coober Pedy (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coober Pedy (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
479
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
479
30.2%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
337
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
337
21.3%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
253
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
253
16.0%
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
89
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
89
5.6%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
83
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
83
5.2%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
78
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
78
4.9%
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
42
2.6%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
34
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
34
2.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
30
1.9%
-0.8pp
Brethren
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-63
-0.7pp
Not stated
+23
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-44
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-22
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-1.3pp
Buddhism
+30
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
0.0pp
Lutheran
-10
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-18
-0.8pp
Brethren
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Coober Pedy (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 | 479 | 30.2% | 47.5% | 542 | 30.9% | 35.0% | -63 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 337 | 21.3% | 8.9% | 314 | 17.9% | 9.8% | +23 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 253 | 16.0% | 11.7% | 297 | 16.9% | 14.5% | -44 | -0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 89 | 5.6% | 0.6% | 111 | 6.3% | 0.6% | -22 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 83 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 114 | 6.5% | 10.7% | -31 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 78 | 4.9% | 0.6% | 48 | 2.7% | 0.6% | +30 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 2.6% | 2.5% | 46 | 2.6% | 2.7% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 34 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 44 | 2.5% | 6.5% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 1.9% | 7.7% | 48 | 2.7% | 11.4% | -18 | -0.8pp |
| Brethren | 19 | 1.2% | 0.0% | 21 | 1.2% | 0.1% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,754 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -169 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.