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 Loxton Waikerie (DC), accounting for 41.5% (4,831 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,268 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Loxton Waikerie (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Loxton Waikerie (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loxton Waikerie (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,831
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
4,831
41.5%
+10.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,731
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,731
14.9%
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,057
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,057
9.1%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,007
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,007
8.7%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
871
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
871
7.5%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
756
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
756
6.5%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
334
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
334
2.9%
+0.2pp
Christadelphians
2021 count
136
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
136
1.2%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
126
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
126
1.1%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
123
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
123
1.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,268
+10.4pp
Lutheran
-364
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-170
-1.6pp
Not stated
+41
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-213
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-385
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+0.2pp
Christadelphians
-13
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+26
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-19
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Loxton Waikerie (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 | 4,831 | 41.5% | 47.5% | 3,563 | 31.1% | 35.0% | +1,268 | +10.4pp |
| Lutheran | 1,731 | 14.9% | 5.3% | 2,095 | 18.3% | 6.5% | -364 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,057 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 1,227 | 10.7% | 14.5% | -170 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,007 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 966 | 8.4% | 9.8% | +41 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 871 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 1,084 | 9.4% | 10.7% | -213 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 756 | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1,141 | 9.9% | 11.4% | -385 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 334 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 315 | 2.7% | 2.7% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Christadelphians | 136 | 1.2% | 0.1% | 149 | 1.3% | 0.1% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 126 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 100 | 0.9% | 0.2% | +26 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 123 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 142 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 11,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,471 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +159 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.