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 Cannawigara, accounting for 40.1% (65 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cannawigara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cannawigara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cannawigara, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
65
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
-
65
40.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-
26
16.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-
16
9.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-
16
9.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-
15
9.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
6.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Cannawigara. 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 | 65 | 40.1% | 43.1% | - | - | 32.7% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 16.0% | 9.9% | - | - | 11.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 9.9% | 5.9% | - | - | 8.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 16 | 9.9% | 9.8% | - | - | 11.0% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 15 | 9.3% | 6.4% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 6.8% | 11.1% | - | - | 16.1% | - | - |
| Total | 162 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.