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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hawker (SA), with comparison markers for Flinders Ranges (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
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.