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 Harrogate, accounting for 58% (246 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 211 people and 28.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harrogate - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harrogate in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harrogate, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
246
% of total
58.0%
Change from 2016
+28.3pp
246
58.0%
+28.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
34
8.0%
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
32
7.5%
+1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
31
7.3%
-12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
28
6.6%
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
15
3.5%
-3.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
11
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.6%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
10
2.4%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+211
+28.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+17
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
+25
+1.6pp
Not stated
+8
-12.2pp
Western Catholic
+13
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-3.3pp
Lutheran
+4
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Harrogate. 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 | 246 | 58.0% | 53.4% | 35 | 29.7% | 40.6% | +211 | +28.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 17 | 14.4% | 10.5% | +17 | -6.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 7 | 5.9% | 7.9% | +25 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 23 | 19.5% | 8.6% | +8 | -12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 15 | 12.7% | 12.0% | +13 | -6.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 8 | 6.8% | 3.5% | +7 | -3.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 11 | 2.6% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 10 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 6 | 5.1% | 6.0% | +4 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 424 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +306 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.