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 Gambier (C), accounting for 52.1% (14,002 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,676 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Gambier (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Gambier (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Gambier (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14,002
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
14,002
52.1%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,875
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
3,875
14.4%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,817
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,817
6.8%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,619
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,619
6.0%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,148
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,148
4.3%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
889
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
889
3.3%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
708
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
708
2.6%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
619
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
619
2.3%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
489
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
489
1.8%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
279
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
279
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,676
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-933
-3.9pp
Not stated
-280
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-680
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-506
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-479
-1.9pp
Baptist
+23
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-82
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-125
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-19
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Gambier (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 14,002 | 52.1% | 47.5% | 10,326 | 39.3% | 35.0% | +3,676 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,875 | 14.4% | 11.7% | 4,808 | 18.3% | 14.5% | -933 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,817 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2,097 | 8.0% | 9.8% | -280 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,619 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 2,299 | 8.8% | 10.7% | -680 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,148 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 1,654 | 6.3% | 11.4% | -506 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 889 | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1,368 | 5.2% | 1.7% | -479 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 708 | 2.6% | 1.1% | 685 | 2.6% | 1.2% | +23 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 619 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 701 | 2.7% | 2.7% | -82 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 489 | 1.8% | 5.3% | 614 | 2.3% | 6.5% | -125 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 279 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 298 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 26,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +594 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.