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 Bordertown South, accounting for 34% (16 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 5 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bordertown South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bordertown South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bordertown South, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
-12.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bordertown South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 34.0% | 43.1% | 18 | 46.2% | 32.7% | -2 | -12.2pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 21.3% | 6.4% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.