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 Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC), accounting for 43.8% (3,794 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,336 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Naracoorte and Lucindale (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,794
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
3,794
43.8%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
978
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
978
11.3%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
798
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
798
9.2%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
767
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
767
8.9%
-4.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
742
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
742
8.6%
+1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
308
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
308
3.6%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
286
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
286
3.3%
-1.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
239
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
239
2.8%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
167
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
167
1.9%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
161
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
161
1.9%
-0.4pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,336
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-217
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-295
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-350
-4.6pp
Not stated
+162
+1.6pp
Islam
-13
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-124
-1.7pp
Lutheran
-77
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+25
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Naracoorte and Lucindale (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 | 3,794 | 43.8% | 47.5% | 2,458 | 29.7% | 35.0% | +1,336 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 978 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 1,195 | 14.4% | 14.5% | -217 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 798 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 1,093 | 13.2% | 10.7% | -295 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 767 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 1,117 | 13.5% | 11.4% | -350 | -4.6pp |
| Not stated | 742 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 580 | 7.0% | 9.8% | +162 | +1.6pp |
| Islam | 308 | 3.6% | 0.4% | 321 | 3.9% | 0.4% | -13 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 286 | 3.3% | 1.1% | 410 | 5.0% | 1.7% | -124 | -1.7pp |
| Lutheran | 239 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 316 | 3.8% | 6.5% | -77 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 167 | 1.9% | 0.6% | 142 | 1.7% | 0.6% | +25 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 161 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 194 | 2.3% | 2.7% | -33 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 8,655 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +373 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.