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 Green Hills Range, accounting for 50.6% (41 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Green Hills Range - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Green Hills Range 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 Green Hills Range, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+17.8pp
Western Catholic
-5
-13.0pp
Data table
Religion for Green Hills Range. 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 | 41 | 50.6% | 53.4% | 21 | 32.8% | 40.6% | +20 | +17.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 19.8% | 10.0% | 21 | 32.8% | 12.0% | -5 | -13.0pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.