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 Ngapala, accounting for 25.4% (16 people). This share was lower than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 6 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ngapala - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ngapala in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ngapala, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
16
25.4%
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
12
19.0%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Ngapala. 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 | 16 | 25.4% | 39.0% | 15 | 31.3% | 26.5% | +1 | -5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 19.0% | 9.3% | 10 | 20.8% | 12.1% | +2 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.