Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
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
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Lutheran
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Greek Orthodox
Pentecostal, nfd
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.