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 Kimba (DC), accounting for 45.3% (470 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 130 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kimba (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kimba (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
470
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
470
45.3%
+12.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
211
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
211
20.3%
-7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
97
9.3%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
91
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
91
8.8%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
52
5.0%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
33
3.2%
-2.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
29
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
29
2.8%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
17
1.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+130
+12.2pp
Uniting Church
-76
-7.6pp
Western Catholic
-30
-3.1pp
Not stated
-4
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+18
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-2.9pp
Lutheran
-4
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kimba (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 | 470 | 45.3% | 47.5% | 340 | 33.1% | 35.0% | +130 | +12.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 211 | 20.3% | 7.7% | 287 | 27.9% | 11.4% | -76 | -7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 127 | 12.4% | 14.5% | -30 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 91 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 95 | 9.3% | 9.8% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 52 | 5.0% | 2.5% | 34 | 3.3% | 2.7% | +18 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 3.2% | 7.8% | 63 | 6.1% | 10.7% | -30 | -2.9pp |
| Lutheran | 29 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 33 | 3.2% | 6.5% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 17 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 18 | 1.8% | 1.0% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,027 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.