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 Echunga, accounting for 49.8% (609 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 189 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Echunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Echunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Echunga, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
609
% of total
49.8%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
609
49.8%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
127
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
127
10.4%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
106
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
106
8.7%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
103
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
103
8.4%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
100
8.2%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
46
3.8%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
45
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
45
3.7%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
30
2.5%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
14
1.1%
+0.6pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
11
0.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+189
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
-16
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-46
-5.0pp
Not stated
+7
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.6pp
Lutheran
-15
-1.7pp
Baptist
+7
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+0.6pp
Inadequately described
+8
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Echunga. 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 | 609 | 49.8% | 53.4% | 420 | 37.8% | 40.6% | +189 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 127 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 143 | 12.9% | 12.0% | -16 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 152 | 13.7% | 7.9% | -46 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 103 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 96 | 8.6% | 8.6% | +7 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 8.2% | 7.2% | 116 | 10.4% | 10.5% | -16 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 49 | 4.4% | 3.5% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 45 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 60 | 5.4% | 6.0% | -15 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 23 | 2.1% | 2.2% | +7 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Inadequately described | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +112 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.