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, Baptist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Gum Creek, accounting for 47.2% (17 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (0.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 224 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gum Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gum Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gum Creek, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+45.9pp
17
47.2%
+45.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Baptist
+10
+45.9pp
Data table
Religion for Gum Creek. 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 | |
| Baptist | 17 | 47.2% | 0.7% | 7 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +10 | +45.9pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 549 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -513 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.