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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Santa Teresa, accounting for 82.8% (500 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 47 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Santa Teresa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Santa Teresa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Santa Teresa, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+24
0.0pp
No Religion, so described
+47
+7.6pp
Lutheran
+3
+0.4pp
Not stated
-35
-6.2pp
Data table
Religion for Santa Teresa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 500 | 82.8% | 15.0% | 476 | 82.8% | 15.8% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 74 | 12.3% | 16.6% | 27 | 4.7% | 8.7% | +47 | +7.6pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 2.3% | 38.5% | 11 | 1.9% | 36.1% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 2.0% | 21.0% | 47 | 8.2% | 30.2% | -35 | -6.2pp |
| Total | 604 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 575 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.