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 Macclesfield (SA) (part), accounting for 61.5% (865 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 194 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macclesfield (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macclesfield (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macclesfield (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
865
% of total
61.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
865
61.5%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
120
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
120
8.5%
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
103
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
103
7.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
101
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
101
7.2%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
59
4.2%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
39
2.8%
-0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
33
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
33
2.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
19
1.4%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
12
0.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+194
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
-30
-2.6pp
Not stated
-28
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.8pp
Lutheran
-5
-0.5pp
Baptist
+9
+0.7pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Macclesfield (SA) (part). 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 | 865 | 61.5% | 53.4% | 671 | 49.9% | 40.6% | +194 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 120 | 8.5% | 7.2% | 143 | 10.6% | 10.5% | -23 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 103 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 133 | 9.9% | 12.0% | -30 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 101 | 7.2% | 6.1% | 129 | 9.6% | 8.6% | -28 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 96 | 7.1% | 7.9% | -37 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 48 | 3.6% | 3.5% | -9 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 33 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 38 | 2.8% | 6.0% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 10 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 17 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.