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.
Chart view
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
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.