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 South Springfield, accounting for 61.3% (19 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 623 people, while its share rose by 22.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Springfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Springfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Springfield, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
61.3%
Change from 2016
+22.9pp
19
61.3%
+22.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-623
+22.9pp
Data table
Religion for South Springfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 61.3% | 46.8% | 642 | 38.4% | 34.4% | -623 | +22.9pp |
| Total | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,673 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,642 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.