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 Robe (DC), accounting for 51.5% (784 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 230 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Robe (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Robe (DC) 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 Robe (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
784
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
784
51.5%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
250
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
250
16.4%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
167
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
167
11.0%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
106
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
106
7.0%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
103
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
103
6.8%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
30
2.0%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
29
1.9%
-1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
21
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
21
1.4%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
0.9%
+0.2pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+230
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-21
-2.2pp
Not stated
-34
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-12
-1.1pp
Lutheran
-15
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Robe (DC). 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 | 784 | 51.5% | 47.5% | 554 | 40.2% | 35.0% | +230 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 250 | 16.4% | 7.8% | 238 | 17.3% | 10.7% | +12 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 167 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 163 | 11.8% | 14.5% | +4 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 7.0% | 7.7% | 127 | 9.2% | 11.4% | -21 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 103 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 137 | 9.9% | 9.8% | -34 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 21 | 1.5% | 2.7% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 1.9% | 1.1% | 41 | 3.0% | 1.7% | -12 | -1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 1.4% | 5.3% | 36 | 2.6% | 6.5% | -15 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +144 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.