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 Gawler (T), accounting for 51.8% (12,958 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,299 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gawler (T) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gawler (T) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gawler (T), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,958
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
12,958
51.8%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,067
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
3,067
12.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,580
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
2,580
10.3%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,412
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,412
5.6%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,286
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,286
5.1%
-2.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
872
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
872
3.5%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
650
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
650
2.6%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
343
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
343
1.4%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
311
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
311
1.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
176
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
176
0.7%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,299
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-370
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-699
-3.9pp
Not stated
-569
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-523
-2.8pp
Lutheran
-150
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-50
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+45
+0.1pp
Baptist
-38
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Gawler (T). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 12,958 | 51.8% | 44.6% | 8,659 | 37.6% | 35.6% | +4,299 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,067 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 3,437 | 14.9% | 18.9% | -370 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,580 | 10.3% | 7.0% | 3,279 | 14.2% | 9.8% | -699 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,412 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 1,981 | 8.6% | 8.0% | -569 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,286 | 5.1% | 3.9% | 1,809 | 7.9% | 5.8% | -523 | -2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 872 | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1,022 | 4.4% | 2.1% | -150 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 650 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 700 | 3.0% | 2.8% | -50 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 343 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 298 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +45 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 311 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 349 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -38 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 176 | 0.7% | 2.3% | 174 | 0.8% | 2.2% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 24,996 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23,034 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,962 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.