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 Remarkable (DC), accounting for 40.1% (1,143 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 256 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Remarkable (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Remarkable (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Remarkable (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,143
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
1,143
40.1%
+9.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
406
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
406
14.3%
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
355
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
355
12.5%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
304
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
304
10.7%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
271
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
271
9.5%
-2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
155
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
155
5.4%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
67
2.4%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
36
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
36
1.3%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
23
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.8%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
16
0.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+256
+9.0pp
Uniting Church
-138
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
-42
-1.4pp
Not stated
+40
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-2.0pp
Lutheran
-28
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.7pp
Baptist
-1
0.0pp
Buddhism
-3
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-10
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Remarkable (DC). 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 | 1,143 | 40.1% | 47.5% | 887 | 31.1% | 35.0% | +256 | +9.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 406 | 14.3% | 7.7% | 544 | 19.1% | 11.4% | -138 | -4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 355 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 397 | 13.9% | 14.5% | -42 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 304 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 264 | 9.3% | 9.8% | +40 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 271 | 9.5% | 7.8% | 327 | 11.5% | 10.7% | -56 | -2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 155 | 5.4% | 5.3% | 183 | 6.4% | 6.5% | -28 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 67 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 88 | 3.1% | 2.7% | -21 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 36 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 37 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 23 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 26 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 26 | 0.9% | 1.7% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,847 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,848 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.