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 Telowie, accounting for 55.6% (50 people). This share was higher than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 16 people and 18.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Telowie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Telowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Telowie, with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+13.6pp
Western Catholic
-16
-18.5pp
Uniting Church
+3
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Telowie. 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 | 50 | 55.6% | 40.1% | 37 | 42.0% | 31.1% | +13 | +13.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 28 | 31.8% | 13.9% | -16 | -18.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 13.3% | 14.3% | 9 | 10.2% | 19.1% | +3 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.