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 The Range (SA) (part), accounting for 67.3% (111 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Range (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Range (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Range (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+9.6pp
Not stated
+7
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-8.8pp
Data table
Religion for The Range (SA) (part). 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 | 111 | 67.3% | 55.8% | 79 | 57.7% | 43.1% | +32 | +9.6pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 12.7% | 5.6% | 14 | 10.2% | 8.4% | +7 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 22 | 16.1% | 11.6% | -10 | -8.8pp |
| Total | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.