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 Kanmantoo, accounting for 62.4% (416 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 66 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kanmantoo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kanmantoo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kanmantoo, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
416
% of total
62.4%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
416
62.4%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
57
8.5%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
47
7.0%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
39
5.8%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
35
5.2%
-1.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
20
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
20
3.0%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
16
2.4%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+66
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-17
-1.7pp
Not stated
-12
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-25
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-1.8pp
Lutheran
-16
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kanmantoo. 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 | 416 | 62.4% | 53.4% | 350 | 48.3% | 40.6% | +66 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 74 | 10.2% | 12.0% | -17 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 59 | 8.1% | 8.6% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 64 | 8.8% | 7.9% | -25 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 51 | 7.0% | 10.5% | -16 | -1.8pp |
| Lutheran | 20 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 36 | 5.0% | 6.0% | -16 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 2.4% | 3.1% | 34 | 4.7% | 3.5% | -18 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 667 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 725 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.