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 Streaky Bay (DC), accounting for 47.5% (1,021 people). This share was similar to Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 368 people and 16 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Streaky Bay (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Streaky Bay (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Streaky Bay (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,021
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+16.0pp
1,021
47.5%
+16.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
377
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
377
17.6%
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
242
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
242
11.3%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
202
9.4%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
145
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
145
6.8%
-3.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
50
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
50
2.3%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
33
1.5%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
13
0.6%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
12
0.6%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+368
+16.0pp
Western Catholic
-115
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-4.2pp
Not stated
+7
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-66
-3.4pp
Lutheran
-29
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-11
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Streaky Bay (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 | 1,021 | 47.5% | 47.5% | 653 | 31.5% | 35.0% | +368 | +16.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 377 | 17.6% | 11.7% | 492 | 23.7% | 14.5% | -115 | -6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 242 | 11.3% | 7.8% | 322 | 15.5% | 10.7% | -80 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 195 | 9.4% | 9.8% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 145 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 211 | 10.2% | 11.4% | -66 | -3.4pp |
| Lutheran | 50 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 79 | 3.8% | 6.5% | -29 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 21 | 1.0% | 2.7% | +12 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 23 | 1.1% | 1.7% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 0.6% | 1.0% | 15 | 0.7% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,074 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.