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 Chapel Hill (SA), accounting for 59.3% (83 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chapel Hill (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chapel Hill (SA) 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 Chapel Hill (SA), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
+7
+2.8pp
Lutheran
+2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Chapel Hill (SA). 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 | 83 | 59.3% | 53.4% | 54 | 48.6% | 40.6% | +29 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.6% | 10.0% | 12 | 10.8% | 12.0% | +7 | +2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 8 | 7.2% | 6.0% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.