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 Appila, accounting for 44.4% (40 people). This share was higher than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Appila - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Appila in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Appila, with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+11.1pp
Lutheran
+11
+11.6pp
Uniting Church
-5
-6.8pp
Data table
Religion for Appila. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 40 | 44.4% | 40.1% | 28 | 33.3% | 31.1% | +12 | +11.1pp |
| Lutheran | 19 | 21.1% | 5.4% | 8 | 9.5% | 6.4% | +11 | +11.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 12.2% | 14.3% | 16 | 19.0% | 19.1% | -5 | -6.8pp |
| Total | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.