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 Kingston (DC) (SA), accounting for 47.6% (1,110 people). This share was similar to Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 249 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kingston (DC) (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kingston (DC) (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingston (DC) (SA), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,110
% of total
47.6%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
1,110
47.6%
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
283
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
283
12.1%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
260
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
260
11.2%
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
229
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
229
9.8%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
183
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
183
7.9%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
65
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
65
2.8%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
56
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
56
2.4%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
40
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
40
1.7%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
28
1.2%
-0.7pp
Methodist, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.4%
+0.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+249
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-103
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-140
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
-16
-0.6pp
Not stated
-17
-0.6pp
Lutheran
-9
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
0
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-16
-0.7pp
Methodist, so described
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kingston (DC) (SA). 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 | 1,110 | 47.6% | 47.5% | 861 | 36.7% | 35.0% | +249 | +10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 283 | 12.1% | 7.8% | 386 | 16.5% | 10.7% | -103 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 260 | 11.2% | 7.7% | 400 | 17.1% | 11.4% | -140 | -5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 229 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 245 | 10.4% | 14.5% | -16 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 183 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 200 | 8.5% | 9.8% | -17 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 65 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 74 | 3.2% | 6.5% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 56 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 37 | 1.6% | 2.7% | +19 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 40 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 40 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 28 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 44 | 1.9% | 1.0% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Methodist, so described | 10 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,330 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.