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 Roxby Downs (M), accounting for 52.4% (2,086 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 582 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Roxby Downs (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Roxby Downs (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Roxby Downs (M), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,086
% of total
52.4%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
2,086
52.4%
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
607
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
607
15.2%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
521
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
521
13.1%
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
199
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
199
5.0%
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
128
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
128
3.2%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
76
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
76
1.9%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
65
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
65
1.6%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
50
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
50
1.3%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
39
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
39
1.0%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
30
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
30
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+582
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
-198
-5.5pp
Not stated
+109
+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-157
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
-179
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-47
-1.3pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.2pp
Baptist
+10
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+8
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Roxby Downs (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 | 2,086 | 52.4% | 47.5% | 1,504 | 38.6% | 35.0% | +582 | +13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 607 | 15.2% | 11.7% | 805 | 20.7% | 14.5% | -198 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 521 | 13.1% | 8.9% | 412 | 10.6% | 9.8% | +109 | +2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 199 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 356 | 9.1% | 10.7% | -157 | -4.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 128 | 3.2% | 7.7% | 307 | 7.9% | 11.4% | -179 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 76 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 76 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 65 | 1.6% | 5.3% | 112 | 2.9% | 6.5% | -47 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 50 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 44 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 39 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 29 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 30 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 22 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,984 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,893 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.