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 Mount Barker (SA), accounting for 52.3% (9,582 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,168 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Barker (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Barker (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Barker (SA), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,582
% of total
52.3%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
9,582
52.3%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,942
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,942
10.6%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,281
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,281
7.0%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
992
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
992
5.4%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
875
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
875
4.8%
-2.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
859
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
859
4.7%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
539
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
539
2.9%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
417
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
417
2.3%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
282
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
282
1.5%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
177
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
177
1.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,168
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
+161
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-99
-3.0pp
Not stated
-160
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-161
-2.7pp
Lutheran
+12
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+56
-0.6pp
Baptist
+88
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+77
0.0pp
Buddhism
+41
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Barker (SA). 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 | 9,582 | 52.3% | 53.4% | 5,414 | 39.2% | 40.6% | +4,168 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,942 | 10.6% | 10.0% | 1,781 | 12.9% | 12.0% | +161 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,281 | 7.0% | 7.2% | 1,380 | 10.0% | 10.5% | -99 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 992 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 1,152 | 8.3% | 8.6% | -160 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 875 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 1,036 | 7.5% | 7.9% | -161 | -2.7pp |
| Lutheran | 859 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 847 | 6.1% | 6.0% | +12 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 539 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 483 | 3.5% | 3.5% | +56 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 417 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 329 | 2.4% | 2.2% | +88 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 282 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 205 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +77 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 177 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 136 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +41 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 18,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,818 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,486 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.