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 Port Augusta (C), accounting for 49.2% (6,804 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,798 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Augusta (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Augusta (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Augusta (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,804
% of total
49.2%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
6,804
49.2%
+12.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,845
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,845
13.4%
-1.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,793
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,793
13.0%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,049
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,049
7.6%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
748
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
748
5.4%
-2.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
228
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
228
1.7%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
216
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
216
1.6%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
195
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
195
1.4%
-0.1pp
Sikhism
2021 count
124
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
124
0.9%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
98
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
98
0.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,798
+12.9pp
Not stated
-193
-1.4pp
Western Catholic
-508
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-601
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-300
-2.2pp
Lutheran
-140
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-39
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-17
-0.1pp
Sikhism
+47
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+52
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Port Augusta (C). 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 | 6,804 | 49.2% | 47.5% | 5,006 | 36.3% | 35.0% | +1,798 | +12.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,845 | 13.4% | 8.9% | 2,038 | 14.8% | 9.8% | -193 | -1.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,793 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 2,301 | 16.7% | 14.5% | -508 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,049 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 1,650 | 12.0% | 10.7% | -601 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 748 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 1,048 | 7.6% | 11.4% | -300 | -2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 228 | 1.7% | 5.3% | 368 | 2.7% | 6.5% | -140 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 216 | 1.6% | 1.1% | 255 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -39 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 195 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 212 | 1.5% | 2.7% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Sikhism | 124 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 77 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +47 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 98 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 46 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +52 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 13,818 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.