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 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
Not stated
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Lutheran
Uniting Church
Brethren
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.