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 Goyder (DC), accounting for 39% (1,585 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 487 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goyder (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goyder (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goyder (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,585
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
1,585
39.0%
+12.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
533
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
533
13.1%
-2.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
443
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
443
10.9%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
422
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
422
10.4%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
401
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
401
9.9%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
376
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
376
9.3%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
81
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
81
2.0%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
28
0.7%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
0.6%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+487
+12.5pp
Lutheran
-115
-2.6pp
Western Catholic
-128
-2.9pp
Not stated
-13
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-186
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-126
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.4pp
Baptist
-13
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Goyder (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 | 1,585 | 39.0% | 47.5% | 1,098 | 26.5% | 35.0% | +487 | +12.5pp |
| Lutheran | 533 | 13.1% | 5.3% | 648 | 15.7% | 6.5% | -115 | -2.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 443 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 571 | 13.8% | 14.5% | -128 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 422 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 435 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 401 | 9.9% | 7.7% | 587 | 14.2% | 11.4% | -186 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 376 | 9.3% | 7.8% | 502 | 12.1% | 10.7% | -126 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 81 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 65 | 1.6% | 2.7% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 28 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 41 | 1.0% | 1.2% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 20 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 29 | 0.7% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 4,064 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -75 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.