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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lockhart (part), accounting for 34.7% (349 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (28.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 93 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lockhart (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lockhart (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockhart (part), with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
349
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
349
34.7%
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
208
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
208
20.7%
+9.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
148
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
148
14.7%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
92
9.1%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
72
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
72
7.2%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
63
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
63
6.3%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
28
2.8%
+2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
1.1%
-0.2pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-56
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
+93
+9.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-44
-3.7pp
Not stated
-26
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-23
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+2.0pp
Lutheran
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lockhart (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 349 | 34.7% | 28.5% | 405 | 38.1% | 29.3% | -56 | -3.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 208 | 20.7% | 24.9% | 115 | 10.8% | 17.2% | +93 | +9.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 148 | 14.7% | 14.3% | 178 | 16.7% | 16.8% | -30 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 136 | 12.8% | 10.2% | -44 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 72 | 7.2% | 9.3% | 98 | 9.2% | 11.0% | -26 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 63 | 6.3% | 5.0% | 86 | 8.1% | 7.3% | -23 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +20 | +2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 1.1% | 4.1% | 14 | 1.3% | 4.2% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Salvation Army | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 1,006 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,063 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.