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 Blewitt Springs, accounting for 57.4% (201 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 197 people and 41.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blewitt Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blewitt Springs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blewitt Springs, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
201
% of total
57.4%
Change from 2016
+41.4pp
201
57.4%
+41.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
50
14.3%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-28.0pp
28
8.0%
-28.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
20
5.7%
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-19.1pp
17
4.9%
-19.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+197
+41.4pp
Western Catholic
+47
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+19
-28.0pp
Not stated
+17
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
+11
-19.1pp
Data table
Religion for Blewitt Springs. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 201 | 57.4% | 55.8% | 4 | 16.0% | 43.1% | +197 | +41.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 3 | 12.0% | 13.8% | +47 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 9 | 36.0% | 11.6% | +19 | -28.0pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3 | 12.0% | 8.4% | +17 | -6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 6 | 24.0% | 6.5% | +11 | -19.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.9% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Total | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +325 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.