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 Tatiara (DC), accounting for 43.1% (2,963 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 792 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tatiara (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tatiara (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tatiara (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,963
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
2,963
43.1%
+10.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
762
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
762
11.1%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
679
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
679
9.9%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
670
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
670
9.8%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
438
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
438
6.4%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
405
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
405
5.9%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
256
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
256
3.7%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
220
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
220
3.2%
+1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
115
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
115
1.7%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
45
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
45
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+792
+10.4pp
Uniting Church
-307
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-111
-2.0pp
Not stated
-58
-1.2pp
Lutheran
-35
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-145
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
0.0pp
Islam
+103
+1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-3
-0.1pp
Baptist
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Tatiara (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 | 2,963 | 43.1% | 47.5% | 2,171 | 32.7% | 35.0% | +792 | +10.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 762 | 11.1% | 7.7% | 1,069 | 16.1% | 11.4% | -307 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 679 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 790 | 11.9% | 14.5% | -111 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 670 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 728 | 11.0% | 9.8% | -58 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 438 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 473 | 7.1% | 6.5% | -35 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 405 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 550 | 8.3% | 10.7% | -145 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 256 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 247 | 3.7% | 2.7% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 220 | 3.2% | 0.4% | 117 | 1.8% | 0.4% | +103 | +1.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 115 | 1.7% | 1.0% | 118 | 1.8% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 45 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 47 | 0.7% | 1.2% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +233 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.