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 Mount Barker (DC), accounting for 53.4% (20,929 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7,393 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Barker (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Barker (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Barker (DC), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
20,929
% of total
53.4%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
20,929
53.4%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,920
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
3,920
10.0%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,843
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,843
7.2%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,375
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
2,375
6.1%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,017
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,017
5.1%
-2.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,816
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,816
4.6%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,228
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,228
3.1%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
817
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
817
2.1%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
556
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
556
1.4%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
325
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
325
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7,393
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-101
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-660
-3.3pp
Not stated
-483
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-617
-2.8pp
Lutheran
-201
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+44
-0.4pp
Baptist
+80
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+126
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+31
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Barker (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 20,929 | 53.4% | 44.6% | 13,536 | 40.6% | 35.6% | +7,393 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,920 | 10.0% | 16.4% | 4,021 | 12.0% | 18.9% | -101 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,843 | 7.2% | 7.0% | 3,503 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -660 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 2,375 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2,858 | 8.6% | 8.0% | -483 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,017 | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2,634 | 7.9% | 5.8% | -617 | -2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 1,816 | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2,017 | 6.0% | 2.1% | -201 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,228 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1,184 | 3.5% | 2.8% | +44 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 817 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 737 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +80 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 556 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 430 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +126 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 325 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 294 | 0.9% | 2.2% | +31 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 39,223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33,373 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,850 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.