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 Farrell Flat (part), accounting for 43.3% (84 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 27 people and 10.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Farrell Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Farrell Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Farrell Flat (part), with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).

Farrell Flat (part)
Goyder (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

84

% of total

43.3%

Change from 2016

+10.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

26

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

+4.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

12.9%

Change from 2016

-10.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

22

% of total

11.3%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

20

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Lutheran

2021 count

10

% of total

5.2%

Change from 2016

-6.8pp

Data table

Religion for Farrell Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).

Religion for Farrell Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Religion for Farrell Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Goyder (DC)%Count%Goyder (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described8443.3%39.0%7432.9%26.5%+10+10.4pp
Not stated2613.4%10.4%219.3%10.5%+5+4.1pp
Western Catholic2512.9%10.9%5223.1%13.8%-27-10.2pp
Uniting Church2211.3%9.9%2712.0%14.2%-5-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia2010.3%9.3%2410.7%12.1%-4-0.4pp
Lutheran105.2%13.1%2712.0%15.7%-17-6.8pp
Total194100.0%100.0%225100.0%100.0%-310.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.