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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Buchanan (SA), accounting for 36.2% (17 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which increased by 7 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Buchanan (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Buchanan (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Buchanan (SA), with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
Lutheran
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
+5
+6.2pp
No Religion, so described
+2
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
+7
+13.4pp
Data table
Religion for Buchanan (SA). 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 | |
| Lutheran | 17 | 36.2% | 13.1% | 12 | 30.0% | 15.7% | +5 | +6.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 29.8% | 39.0% | 12 | 30.0% | 26.5% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 23.4% | 9.9% | 4 | 10.0% | 14.2% | +7 | +13.4pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.