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 Biggs Flat, accounting for 53.8% (43 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 19.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Biggs Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Biggs Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Biggs Flat, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).

Biggs Flat
Mount Barker (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

43

% of total

53.8%

Change from 2016

+19.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

13.8%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Biggs Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).

Religion for Biggs Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
Religion for Biggs Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Barker (DC)%Count%Mount Barker (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4353.8%53.4%2834.1%40.6%+15+19.7pp
Not stated1113.8%6.1%--8.6%--
Total80100.0%100.0%82100.0%100.0%-20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.