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 Gould Creek (part), accounting for 51.9% (126 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 54 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gould Creek (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gould Creek (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gould Creek (part), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
126
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+22.4pp
126
51.9%
+22.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
40
16.5%
-8.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
15
6.2%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
6.2%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
14
5.8%
+4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
10
4.1%
-10.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+54
+22.4pp
Western Catholic
-21
-8.5pp
Uniting Church
-11
-4.5pp
Not stated
+1
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-10.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gould Creek (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 126 | 51.9% | 50.4% | 72 | 29.5% | 39.7% | +54 | +22.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 16.5% | 11.7% | 61 | 25.0% | 14.9% | -21 | -8.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 6.2% | 2.9% | 26 | 10.7% | 4.8% | -11 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 14 | 5.7% | 9.5% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 5.8% | 3.7% | 3 | 1.2% | 3.3% | +11 | +4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 4.1% | 7.3% | 35 | 14.3% | 11.6% | -25 | -10.2pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.