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 Totness, accounting for 51.6% (48 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Totness - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Totness in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Totness, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48
% of total
51.6%
Change from 2016
+25.2pp
48
51.6%
+25.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
24
25.8%
+6.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+25.2pp
Western Catholic
+6
+6.0pp
Data table
Religion for Totness. 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 | 48 | 51.6% | 53.4% | 24 | 26.4% | 40.6% | +24 | +25.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 25.8% | 10.0% | 18 | 19.8% | 12.0% | +6 | +6.0pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.