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 Orroroo/Carrieton (DC), accounting for 33% (285 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 66 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Orroroo/Carrieton (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Orroroo/Carrieton (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 Orroroo/Carrieton (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+56
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
+13
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
-66
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-2.3pp
Not stated
-2
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+24
+2.8pp
Lutheran
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Orroroo/Carrieton (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 | 285 | 33.0% | 47.5% | 229 | 25.7% | 35.0% | +56 | +7.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 211 | 24.4% | 11.7% | 198 | 22.2% | 14.5% | +13 | +2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 123 | 14.3% | 7.7% | 189 | 21.2% | 11.4% | -66 | -6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 82 | 9.5% | 7.8% | 105 | 11.8% | 10.7% | -23 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 77 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 79 | 8.9% | 9.8% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 4.5% | 2.5% | 15 | 1.7% | 2.7% | +24 | +2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 1.2% | 5.3% | 12 | 1.3% | 6.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 892 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.