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 Sampson Flat, accounting for 47.1% (64 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sampson Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sampson Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sampson Flat, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+19.4pp
64
47.1%
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
16
11.8%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
15
11.0%
-7.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
12
8.8%
+5.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
11
8.1%
+3.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
11
8.1%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+19.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
-7
-7.5pp
Lutheran
+8
+5.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+3.1pp
Baptist
-1
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Sampson Flat. 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 | 64 | 47.1% | 50.4% | 33 | 27.7% | 39.7% | +31 | +19.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 11.8% | 7.3% | 18 | 15.1% | 11.6% | -2 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 22 | 18.5% | 14.9% | -7 | -7.5pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 8.8% | 1.1% | 4 | 3.4% | 1.6% | +8 | +5.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 8.1% | 3.7% | 6 | 5.0% | 3.3% | +5 | +3.1pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 8.1% | 1.7% | 12 | 10.1% | 1.6% | -1 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.