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 Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC), accounting for 46.1% (2,723 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 867 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Eyre Peninsula (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,723
% of total
46.1%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
2,723
46.1%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
777
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
777
13.2%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
679
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
679
11.5%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
511
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
511
8.7%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
503
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
503
8.5%
-3.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
262
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
262
4.4%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
106
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
106
1.8%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
89
1.5%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
58
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
58
1.0%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
46
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
46
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+867
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-62
-2.0pp
Not stated
-65
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-122
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-176
-3.8pp
Lutheran
-5
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-44
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+7
0.0pp
Baptist
+7
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
+12
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lower Eyre Peninsula (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 | 2,723 | 46.1% | 47.5% | 1,856 | 33.7% | 35.0% | +867 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 777 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 839 | 15.2% | 14.5% | -62 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 679 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 744 | 13.5% | 9.8% | -65 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 511 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 633 | 11.5% | 10.7% | -122 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 503 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 679 | 12.3% | 11.4% | -176 | -3.8pp |
| Lutheran | 262 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 267 | 4.9% | 6.5% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 106 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 150 | 2.7% | 2.7% | -44 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 89 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 82 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 58 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 51 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 46 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 34 | 0.6% | 1.7% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,901 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +398 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.