Religion

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 Baptist, which increased by 6 people and 1.4 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.

2021 Snapshot Change 2016-2021

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Gum Creek, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).

Gum Creek

Goyder (DC)

2021 count

% of total

Change from 2016

Baptist

Data table

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

Religion for Gum Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Category	2021			2016			Change
Category	Count	%	Goyder (DC)%	Count	%	Goyder (DC)%	Count	pp
Baptist	17	47.2%	0.7%	11	45.8%	1.0%	+6	+1.4pp
Total	36	100.0%	100.0%	24	100.0%	100.0%	+12	0.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

Religion - Ranked by size change