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 Bordertown, accounting for 42.8% (1,322 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 425 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bordertown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bordertown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bordertown, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,322
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
1,322
42.8%
+12.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
313
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
313
10.1%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
305
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
305
9.9%
-2.5pp
Islam
2021 count
204
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
204
6.6%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
202
6.5%
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
154
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
154
5.0%
-1.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
150
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
150
4.9%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
144
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
144
4.7%
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
88
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
88
2.9%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
38
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
38
1.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+425
+12.3pp
Uniting Church
-133
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-61
-2.5pp
Islam
+95
+2.9pp
Not stated
-143
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-49
-1.9pp
Lutheran
-29
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+33
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+16
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bordertown. 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 | 1,322 | 42.8% | 43.1% | 897 | 30.5% | 32.7% | +425 | +12.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 313 | 10.1% | 11.1% | 446 | 15.1% | 16.1% | -133 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 305 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 366 | 12.4% | 11.9% | -61 | -2.5pp |
| Islam | 204 | 6.6% | 3.2% | 109 | 3.7% | 1.8% | +95 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 345 | 11.7% | 11.0% | -143 | -5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 154 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 203 | 6.9% | 8.3% | -49 | -1.9pp |
| Lutheran | 150 | 4.9% | 6.4% | 179 | 6.1% | 7.1% | -29 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 144 | 4.7% | 3.7% | 111 | 3.8% | 3.7% | +33 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 88 | 2.9% | 1.7% | 80 | 2.7% | 1.8% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 38 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 22 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,944 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.