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 Nairne, accounting for 58.8% (3,122 people). This share was higher than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 841 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nairne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nairne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nairne, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,122
% of total
58.8%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
3,122
58.8%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
428
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
428
8.1%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
345
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
345
6.5%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
326
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
326
6.1%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
231
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
231
4.4%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
163
3.1%
-0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
163
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
163
3.1%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
125
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
125
2.4%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
104
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
104
2.0%
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
51
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
51
1.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+841
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-153
-3.5pp
Not stated
-85
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-129
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-92
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.3pp
Lutheran
-71
-1.6pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-10
-0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+31
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Nairne. 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 | 3,122 | 58.8% | 53.4% | 2,281 | 45.4% | 40.6% | +841 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 428 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 581 | 11.6% | 12.0% | -153 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 345 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 430 | 8.6% | 8.6% | -85 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 326 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 455 | 9.1% | 10.5% | -129 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 231 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 323 | 6.4% | 7.9% | -92 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 163 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 169 | 3.4% | 3.5% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 163 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 234 | 4.7% | 6.0% | -71 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 125 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 125 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 104 | 2.0% | 1.4% | 114 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 51 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 20 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +31 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 5,309 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,025 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +284 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.