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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bull Creek (SA) (part), accounting for 48.2% (54 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bull Creek (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bull Creek (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bull Creek (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
+2.2pp
Not stated
-1
+0.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
+5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bull Creek (SA) (part). 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 | 54 | 48.2% | 53.4% | 57 | 46.0% | 40.6% | -3 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 11.6% | 6.1% | 14 | 11.3% | 8.6% | -1 | +0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 7 | 5.6% | 12.0% | +5 | +5.1pp |
| Total | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.