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 Franklin Harbour (DC), accounting for 44% (573 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 198 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Franklin Harbour (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Franklin Harbour (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Franklin Harbour (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
573
% of total
44.0%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
573
44.0%
+14.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
148
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
148
11.4%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
141
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
141
10.8%
-8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
128
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
128
9.8%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
103
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
103
7.9%
-3.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
84
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
84
6.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
44
3.4%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
15
1.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+198
+14.7pp
Not stated
-2
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-101
-8.1pp
Western Catholic
-27
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-3.6pp
Lutheran
-17
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Baptist
-4
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Franklin Harbour (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 | 573 | 44.0% | 47.5% | 375 | 29.3% | 35.0% | +198 | +14.7pp |
| Not stated | 148 | 11.4% | 8.9% | 150 | 11.7% | 9.8% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 141 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 242 | 18.9% | 11.4% | -101 | -8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 155 | 12.1% | 14.5% | -27 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 103 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 147 | 11.5% | 10.7% | -44 | -3.6pp |
| Lutheran | 84 | 6.5% | 5.3% | 101 | 7.9% | 6.5% | -17 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 3.4% | 2.5% | 34 | 2.7% | 2.7% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 19 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.