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 Copper Coast (DC), accounting for 48.8% (7,348 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,469 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Copper Coast (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Copper Coast (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Copper Coast (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,348
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
7,348
48.8%
+14.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,974
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
1,974
13.1%
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,535
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,535
10.2%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,273
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,273
8.5%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,189
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,189
7.9%
-3.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
356
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
356
2.4%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
306
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
306
2.0%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
194
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
194
1.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
153
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
153
1.0%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
90
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
90
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,469
+14.3pp
Uniting Church
-646
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
-212
-2.2pp
Not stated
-176
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-403
-3.4pp
Lutheran
-51
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-31
-0.4pp
Baptist
-4
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+31
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-30
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Copper Coast (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 | 7,348 | 48.8% | 47.5% | 4,879 | 34.5% | 35.0% | +2,469 | +14.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,974 | 13.1% | 7.7% | 2,620 | 18.5% | 11.4% | -646 | -5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,535 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1,747 | 12.4% | 14.5% | -212 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,273 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 1,449 | 10.2% | 9.8% | -176 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,189 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 1,592 | 11.3% | 10.7% | -403 | -3.4pp |
| Lutheran | 356 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 407 | 2.9% | 6.5% | -51 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 306 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 337 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -31 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 194 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 198 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 153 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 122 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +31 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 90 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 120 | 0.8% | 1.7% | -30 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 15,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +911 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.