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 Flinders Ranges (DC), accounting for 44.2% (726 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 186 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Flinders Ranges (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Flinders Ranges (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flinders Ranges (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
726
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
726
44.2%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
225
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
225
13.7%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
222
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
222
13.5%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
183
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
183
11.1%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
138
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
138
8.4%
-1.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
1.6%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
18
1.1%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.0%
+0.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
10
0.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+186
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-39
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-106
-6.6pp
Not stated
+14
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-1.9pp
Lutheran
-7
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.5pp
Baptist
+4
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Flinders Ranges (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 | 726 | 44.2% | 47.5% | 540 | 33.0% | 35.0% | +186 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 225 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 264 | 16.2% | 14.5% | -39 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 222 | 13.5% | 7.7% | 328 | 20.1% | 11.4% | -106 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 183 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 169 | 10.3% | 9.8% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 138 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 168 | 10.3% | 10.7% | -30 | -1.9pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 1.6% | 5.3% | 34 | 2.1% | 6.5% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 1.1% | 2.5% | 26 | 1.6% | 2.7% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 13 | 0.8% | 1.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 10 | 0.6% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,634 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.