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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lowan Vale, accounting for 33.3% (12 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (6.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,474 people, while its share rose by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lowan Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lowan Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lowan Vale, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
12
33.3%
+15.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
12
33.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-817
+15.1pp
No Religion, so described
-1,474
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lowan Vale. 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 | |
| Lutheran | 12 | 33.3% | 6.4% | 829 | 18.2% | 7.1% | -817 | +15.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 33.3% | 43.1% | 1,486 | 32.6% | 32.7% | -1,474 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,555 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,519 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.