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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
43
53.8%
+19.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
13.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+19.7pp
Data table
Religion for Biggs Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 53.8% | 53.4% | 28 | 34.1% | 40.6% | +15 | +19.7pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 13.8% | 6.1% | - | - | 8.6% | - | - |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.