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 Keith, accounting for 45.3% (642 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 143 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keith - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keith in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keith, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
642
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
642
45.3%
+8.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
184
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
184
13.0%
-6.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
142
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
142
10.0%
-1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
134
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
134
9.5%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
107
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
107
7.6%
-2.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
75
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
75
5.3%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
2.3%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
16
1.1%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
1.1%
+0.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+143
+8.4pp
Uniting Church
-73
-6.0pp
Not stated
-9
-1.2pp
Western Catholic
-24
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-2.3pp
Lutheran
+3
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
+4
+0.2pp
Baptist
+6
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Keith. 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 | 642 | 45.3% | 43.1% | 499 | 36.9% | 32.7% | +143 | +8.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 184 | 13.0% | 11.1% | 257 | 19.0% | 16.1% | -73 | -6.0pp |
| Not stated | 142 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 151 | 11.2% | 11.0% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 134 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 158 | 11.7% | 11.9% | -24 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 107 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 134 | 9.9% | 8.3% | -27 | -2.3pp |
| Lutheran | 75 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 72 | 5.3% | 7.1% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 26 | 1.9% | 3.7% | +7 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 12 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 9 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Judaism | 10 | 0.7% | 0.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,417 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.