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 Jupiter Creek, accounting for 47.8% (111 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jupiter Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jupiter Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jupiter Creek, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
47.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
111
47.8%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
39
16.8%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
28
12.1%
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
23
9.9%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
10
4.3%
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
10
4.3%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.1pp
Not stated
+24
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
-9
-3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Jupiter Creek. 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 | 111 | 47.8% | 53.4% | 112 | 48.5% | 40.6% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 16.8% | 5.1% | 39 | 16.9% | 7.9% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 12.1% | 6.1% | 4 | 1.7% | 8.6% | +24 | +10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 9.9% | 7.2% | 33 | 14.3% | 10.5% | -10 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 4.3% | 3.1% | 11 | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 19 | 8.2% | 12.0% | -9 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.