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 Pirie City and Dists (M), accounting for 47.5% (8,196 people). This share was similar to Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,460 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Pirie City and Dists (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Pirie City and Dists (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Pirie City and Dists (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,196
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
8,196
47.5%
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,512
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
3,512
20.4%
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,355
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,355
7.9%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,234
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,234
7.2%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,032
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,032
6.0%
-2.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
377
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
377
2.2%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
313
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
313
1.8%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
202
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
202
1.2%
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
189
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
189
1.1%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
128
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
128
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,460
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
-798
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
-797
-4.5pp
Not stated
-159
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-432
-2.4pp
Lutheran
-162
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
0.0pp
Baptist
-88
-0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-4
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-26
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Port Pirie City and Dists (M). 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 | 8,196 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 5,736 | 33.1% | 35.0% | +2,460 | +14.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,512 | 20.4% | 11.7% | 4,310 | 24.9% | 14.5% | -798 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,355 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 2,152 | 12.4% | 11.4% | -797 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,234 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1,393 | 8.0% | 9.8% | -159 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,032 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 1,464 | 8.4% | 10.7% | -432 | -2.4pp |
| Lutheran | 377 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 539 | 3.1% | 6.5% | -162 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 313 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 316 | 1.8% | 2.7% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 202 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 290 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -88 | -0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 189 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 193 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 128 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 154 | 0.9% | 1.0% | -26 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 17,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,331 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -81 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.