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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Emu Downs, accounting for 25% (14 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (10.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 329 people and 22.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Downs, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
14
25.0%
-1.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
11
19.6%
+17.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
10
17.9%
+12.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-301
-1.5pp
Lutheran
-16
+17.3pp
Not stated
-52
+12.7pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Downs. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 25.0% | 10.9% | 315 | 26.5% | 13.8% | -301 | -1.5pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 19.6% | 13.1% | 27 | 2.3% | 15.7% | -16 | +17.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 17.9% | 10.4% | 62 | 5.2% | 10.5% | -52 | +12.7pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,132 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.