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 86 people and 18.4 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
+18.4pp
246
58.0%
+18.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
34
8.0%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
32
7.5%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
31
7.3%
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
28
6.6%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
15
3.5%
-2.9pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
11
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
2.6%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
2.4%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+86
+18.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-9
-2.6pp
Not stated
-17
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
-11
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-2.9pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+2
+0.4pp
Lutheran
-7
-1.8pp
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% | 160 | 39.6% | 40.6% | +86 | +18.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 42 | 10.4% | 10.5% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 41 | 10.1% | 7.9% | -9 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 48 | 11.9% | 8.6% | -17 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 39 | 9.7% | 12.0% | -11 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 26 | 6.4% | 3.5% | -11 | -2.9pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 11 | 2.6% | 0.2% | 9 | 2.2% | 0.2% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 17 | 4.2% | 6.0% | -7 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 424 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.