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 Elliston (DC), accounting for 40.4% (402 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 121 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elliston (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elliston (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elliston (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
402
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
402
40.4%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
160
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
160
16.1%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
107
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
107
10.8%
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
104
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
104
10.5%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
90
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
90
9.0%
-10.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
45
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
45
4.5%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
38
3.8%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
22
2.2%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+121
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-34
-2.6pp
Not stated
+31
+3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-110
-10.3pp
Lutheran
-17
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
+14
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Elliston (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 | 402 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 281 | 27.1% | 35.0% | +121 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 160 | 16.1% | 11.7% | 194 | 18.7% | 14.5% | -34 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 107 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 76 | 7.3% | 9.8% | +31 | +3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 104 | 10.5% | 7.8% | 132 | 12.7% | 10.7% | -28 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 90 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 200 | 19.3% | 11.4% | -110 | -10.3pp |
| Lutheran | 45 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 62 | 6.0% | 6.5% | -17 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 3.8% | 2.5% | 35 | 3.4% | 2.7% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 2.2% | 1.1% | 8 | 0.8% | 1.7% | +14 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 995 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,037 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.