Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Prospect Hill (part), accounting for 50.3% (86 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 15 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Prospect Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Prospect Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prospect Hill (part), with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Lutheran
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
+5
+2.6pp
Uniting Church
-15
-9.9pp
Lutheran
+8
+4.5pp
Not stated
-9
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Prospect Hill (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 | 86 | 50.3% | 53.4% | 76 | 47.5% | 40.6% | +10 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 9 | 5.6% | 12.0% | +5 | +2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 8.2% | 5.1% | 29 | 18.1% | 7.9% | -15 | -9.9pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 6.4% | 4.6% | 3 | 1.9% | 6.0% | +8 | +4.5pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 20 | 12.5% | 8.6% | -9 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.