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 Laffer, accounting for 54% (27 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laffer - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laffer in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laffer, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
54.0%
Change from 2016
-
27
54.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
-
19
38.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Laffer. 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 | 27 | 54.0% | 43.1% | - | - | 32.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 19 | 38.0% | 9.8% | - | - | 11.0% | - | - |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.