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 Peterborough (DC), accounting for 44.2% (723 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 147 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Peterborough (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Peterborough (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peterborough (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
723
% of total
44.2%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
723
44.2%
+9.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
253
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
253
15.5%
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
209
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
209
12.8%
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
149
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
149
9.1%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
122
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
122
7.5%
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
33
2.0%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
30
1.8%
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
25
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
25
1.5%
+0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
22
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
22
1.3%
-0.2pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
14
0.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+147
+9.5pp
Not stated
+81
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
-107
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-56
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.4pp
Baptist
+4
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+9
+0.5pp
Lutheran
-3
-0.2pp
Salvation Army
-10
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Peterborough (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 | 723 | 44.2% | 47.5% | 576 | 34.7% | 35.0% | +147 | +9.5pp |
| Not stated | 253 | 15.5% | 8.9% | 172 | 10.4% | 9.8% | +81 | +5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 209 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 316 | 19.0% | 14.5% | -107 | -6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 149 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 201 | 12.1% | 10.7% | -52 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 122 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 178 | 10.7% | 11.4% | -56 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 40 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 26 | 1.6% | 1.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 25 | 1.5% | 0.4% | 16 | 1.0% | 0.4% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 22 | 1.3% | 5.3% | 25 | 1.5% | 6.5% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Salvation Army | 14 | 0.9% | 0.2% | 24 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.