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 Hawker (SA), accounting for 40.9% (121 people). This share was lower than Flinders Ranges (DC) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 33 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hawker (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hawker (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Flinders Ranges (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hawker (SA), with comparison markers for Flinders Ranges (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
121
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
121
40.9%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
17.6%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
51
17.2%
-9.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
23
7.8%
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
4.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-6
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-33
-9.0pp
Not stated
-36
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hawker (SA). 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 | 121 | 40.9% | 44.2% | 90 | 28.0% | 33.0% | +31 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 17.6% | 13.7% | 58 | 18.1% | 16.2% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 84 | 26.2% | 20.1% | -33 | -9.0pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 7.8% | 11.1% | 59 | 18.4% | 10.3% | -36 | -10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 16 | 5.0% | 10.3% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.