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 Paechtown, accounting for 51.5% (102 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 804 people, while its share rose by 20.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paechtown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paechtown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paechtown, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
102
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+20.3pp
102
51.5%
+20.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
27
13.6%
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
20
10.1%
-8.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
10
5.1%
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
5.1%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
10
5.1%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-804
+20.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-248
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
-520
-8.5pp
Lutheran
-87
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
-128
+0.3pp
Not stated
-186
-1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Paechtown. 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 | 102 | 51.5% | 53.4% | 906 | 31.2% | 40.6% | -804 | +20.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 13.6% | 7.2% | 275 | 9.5% | 10.5% | -248 | +4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 540 | 18.6% | 12.0% | -520 | -8.5pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 97 | 3.3% | 6.0% | -87 | +1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 138 | 4.8% | 7.9% | -128 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 196 | 6.7% | 8.6% | -186 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,707 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.