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 Bower, accounting for 91.4% (32 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 66.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bower - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bower in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bower, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
32
% of total
91.4%
Change from 2016
+66.4pp
32
91.4%
+66.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+66.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bower. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 32 | 91.4% | 39.0% | 12 | 25.0% | 26.5% | +20 | +66.4pp |
| Total | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.