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 Cradock (part), accounting for 51.1% (23 people). This share was higher than Flinders Ranges (DC) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 30.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cradock (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cradock (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Flinders Ranges (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cradock (part), with comparison markers for Flinders Ranges (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+30.6pp
Western Catholic
+3
+3.9pp
Uniting Church
-2
-8.9pp
Data table
Religion for Cradock (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Flinders Ranges (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Flinders Ranges (DC)% | Count | % | Flinders Ranges (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 51.1% | 44.2% | 8 | 20.5% | 33.0% | +15 | +30.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 24.4% | 13.7% | 8 | 20.5% | 16.2% | +3 | +3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 24.4% | 13.5% | 13 | 33.3% | 20.1% | -2 | -8.9pp |
| Total | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.