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 Brukunga, accounting for 50.4% (196 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brukunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brukunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brukunga, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
196
50.4%
+11.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
47
12.1%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
44
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
44
11.3%
+2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
27
6.9%
+0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
23
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
23
5.9%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
17
4.4%
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
16
4.1%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+11.5pp
Not stated
-22
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
0
+0.8pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-23
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Brukunga. 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 | 196 | 50.4% | 53.4% | 171 | 38.9% | 40.6% | +25 | +11.5pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 12.1% | 6.1% | 69 | 15.7% | 8.6% | -22 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 44 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 38 | 8.6% | 10.5% | +6 | +2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 6.9% | 3.1% | 27 | 6.1% | 3.5% | 0 | +0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 23 | 5.9% | 4.6% | 22 | 5.0% | 6.0% | +1 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 25 | 5.7% | 7.9% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 4.1% | 10.0% | 39 | 8.9% | 12.0% | -23 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 389 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 440 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.