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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Neales Flat, accounting for 53.8% (43 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (13.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Neales Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Neales Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Neales Flat, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
Lutheran
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-3
-12.9pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+13.4pp
Data table
Religion for Neales Flat. 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 | |
| Lutheran | 43 | 53.8% | 13.1% | 46 | 66.7% | 15.7% | -3 | -12.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 25.0% | 39.0% | 8 | 11.6% | 26.5% | +12 | +13.4pp |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 69 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.