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 Flaxley, accounting for 50.3% (87 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Flaxley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Flaxley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flaxley, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
87
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
87
50.3%
+7.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
20
11.6%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
18
10.4%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
17
9.8%
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
10
5.8%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+7.9pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.3pp
Not stated
+1
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Flaxley. 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 | 87 | 50.3% | 53.4% | 72 | 42.4% | 40.6% | +15 | +7.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 11.6% | 5.1% | 22 | 12.9% | 7.9% | -2 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 10.4% | 6.1% | 17 | 10.0% | 8.6% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 9.8% | 7.2% | 16 | 9.4% | 10.5% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 15 | 8.8% | 12.0% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.