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 Hahndorf, accounting for 43.7% (1,231 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 383 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hahndorf - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hahndorf in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hahndorf, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,231
% of total
43.7%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
1,231
43.7%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
386
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
386
13.7%
+0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
308
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
308
10.9%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
218
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
218
7.7%
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
164
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
164
5.8%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
146
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
146
5.2%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
93
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
93
3.3%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
52
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
52
1.8%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
31
1.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
24
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+383
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
+45
+0.8pp
Lutheran
-25
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-105
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
-55
-2.5pp
Not stated
-103
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.7pp
Baptist
+1
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hahndorf. 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 | 1,231 | 43.7% | 53.4% | 848 | 32.0% | 40.6% | +383 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 386 | 13.7% | 10.0% | 341 | 12.9% | 12.0% | +45 | +0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 308 | 10.9% | 4.6% | 333 | 12.6% | 6.0% | -25 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 218 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 323 | 12.2% | 10.5% | -105 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 164 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 219 | 8.3% | 7.9% | -55 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 146 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 249 | 9.4% | 8.6% | -103 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 93 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 70 | 2.6% | 3.5% | +23 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 52 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 51 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 31 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 32 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 29 | 1.1% | 0.9% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,814 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,650 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +164 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.