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 Terowie, accounting for 51.3% (60 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 9 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Terowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Terowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Terowie, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+10.7pp
Not stated
-9
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Terowie. 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 | 60 | 51.3% | 39.0% | 52 | 40.6% | 26.5% | +8 | +10.7pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 17.9% | 10.4% | 30 | 23.4% | 10.5% | -9 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 12.0% | 9.3% | 16 | 12.5% | 12.1% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 8.5% | 10.9% | 12 | 9.4% | 13.8% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.