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 Leighton, accounting for 42.6% (20 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 5 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leighton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leighton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leighton, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
+4.6pp
Data table
Religion for Leighton. 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 | 20 | 42.6% | 39.0% | 18 | 37.5% | 26.5% | +2 | +5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 21.3% | 10.9% | 8 | 16.7% | 13.8% | +2 | +4.6pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.