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, Buddhism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cavan (SA), accounting for 13.3% (4 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (4.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 12 people and 26.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cavan (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cavan (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cavan (SA), with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
73.3%
Change from 2016
+53.3pp
22
73.3%
+53.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+14
+53.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cavan (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 22 | 73.3% | 5.4% | 8 | 20.0% | 7.4% | +14 | +53.3pp |
| Total | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.