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 Bugle Ranges, accounting for 39.4% (117 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bugle Ranges - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bugle Ranges in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bugle Ranges, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
117
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
117
39.4%
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
32
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
32
10.8%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
31
10.4%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
28
9.4%
+3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
28
9.4%
-0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
14
4.7%
-1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-
14
4.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
3.4%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
-4
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
+13
+3.1pp
Not stated
+5
-0.3pp
Lutheran
-1
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bugle Ranges. 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 | 117 | 39.4% | 53.4% | 89 | 37.4% | 40.6% | +28 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 36 | 15.1% | 12.0% | -4 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 10.4% | 7.2% | 31 | 13.0% | 10.5% | 0 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 9.4% | 5.1% | 15 | 6.3% | 7.9% | +13 | +3.1pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 9.4% | 6.1% | 23 | 9.7% | 8.6% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 15 | 6.3% | 6.0% | -1 | -1.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 4.7% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 7 | 2.9% | 3.5% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 238 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +59 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.