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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
84
% of total
43.3%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
84
43.3%
+10.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
26
13.4%
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
25
12.9%
-10.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
22
11.3%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
20
10.3%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
10
5.2%
-6.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+10.4pp
Not stated
+5
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
-27
-10.2pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-17
-6.8pp
Data table
Religion for Farrell Flat (part). 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 | 84 | 43.3% | 39.0% | 74 | 32.9% | 26.5% | +10 | +10.4pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 13.4% | 10.4% | 21 | 9.3% | 10.5% | +5 | +4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 52 | 23.1% | 13.8% | -27 | -10.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 11.3% | 9.9% | 27 | 12.0% | 14.2% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 24 | 10.7% | 12.1% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 5.2% | 13.1% | 27 | 12.0% | 15.7% | -17 | -6.8pp |
| Total | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.