Cultural diversity
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.
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 Point Pass, accounting for 26.4% (32 people). This share was lower than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 10 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Point Pass - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Point Pass in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Point Pass, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
-0.8pp
Lutheran
+4
-0.2pp
Not stated
+11
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
+10
+7.0pp
Data table
Religion for Point Pass. 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 | 32 | 26.4% | 39.0% | 28 | 27.2% | 26.5% | +4 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 28 | 23.1% | 13.1% | 24 | 23.3% | 15.7% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 21.5% | 10.4% | 15 | 14.6% | 10.5% | +11 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 9 | 8.7% | 13.8% | +10 | +7.0pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.