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 Pinkawillinie (part), accounting for 46.9% (23 people). This share was higher than Kimba (DC) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 29.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pinkawillinie (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pinkawillinie (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pinkawillinie (part), with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
+29.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-12
-22.6pp
Data table
Religion for Pinkawillinie (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kimba (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 46.9% | 45.3% | 9 | 17.6% | 33.1% | +14 | +29.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 28.6% | 20.3% | 15 | 29.4% | 27.9% | -1 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 24.5% | 9.3% | 24 | 47.1% | 12.4% | -12 | -22.6pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.