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 Burra (SA), accounting for 45.4% (498 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 158 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burra (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burra (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burra (SA), with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
498
% of total
45.4%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
498
45.4%
+14.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
149
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
149
13.6%
-7.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
131
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
131
12.0%
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
128
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
128
11.7%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
115
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
115
10.5%
-3.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
19
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
19
1.7%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
15
1.4%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
14
1.3%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+158
+14.7pp
Uniting Church
-88
-7.8pp
Not stated
+7
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
-49
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-37
-3.2pp
Lutheran
-8
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.6pp
Baptist
+9
+0.8pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Burra (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 498 | 45.4% | 39.0% | 340 | 30.7% | 26.5% | +158 | +14.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 149 | 13.6% | 9.9% | 237 | 21.4% | 14.2% | -88 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 131 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 124 | 11.2% | 10.5% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 177 | 16.0% | 13.8% | -49 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 115 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 152 | 13.7% | 12.1% | -37 | -3.2pp |
| Lutheran | 19 | 1.7% | 13.1% | 27 | 2.4% | 15.7% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 1.4% | 2.0% | 9 | 0.8% | 1.6% | +6 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5 | 0.5% | 1.0% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 11 | 1.0% | 0.5% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,096 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.