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 Grant (DC), accounting for 46.2% (3,985 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,184 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Grant (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Grant (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grant (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,985
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
3,985
46.2%
+12.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,380
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,380
16.0%
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,200
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,200
13.9%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
558
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
558
6.5%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
454
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
454
5.3%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
310
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
310
3.6%
-2.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
211
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
211
2.4%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
168
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
168
1.9%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
87
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
87
1.0%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
42
0.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,184
+12.0pp
Not stated
+258
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
-296
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-247
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-158
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-186
-2.5pp
Lutheran
-73
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.2pp
Baptist
-37
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Grant (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,985 | 46.2% | 47.5% | 2,801 | 34.2% | 35.0% | +1,184 | +12.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,380 | 16.0% | 8.9% | 1,122 | 13.7% | 9.8% | +258 | +2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,200 | 13.9% | 11.7% | 1,496 | 18.3% | 14.5% | -296 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 558 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 805 | 9.8% | 10.7% | -247 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 454 | 5.3% | 7.7% | 612 | 7.5% | 11.4% | -158 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 310 | 3.6% | 1.1% | 496 | 6.1% | 1.7% | -186 | -2.5pp |
| Lutheran | 211 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 284 | 3.5% | 6.5% | -73 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 168 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 175 | 2.1% | 2.7% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 87 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 124 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -37 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 42 | 0.5% | 1.0% | 45 | 0.5% | 1.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 8,620 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +424 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.