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 Padthaway, accounting for 38.9% (119 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 880 people, while its share rose by 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Padthaway - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Padthaway in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Padthaway, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
119
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
119
38.9%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
47
15.4%
+8.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
40
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
40
13.1%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
27
8.8%
-7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
26
8.5%
-2.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
13
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
13
4.2%
+2.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
11
3.6%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-880
+7.4pp
Not stated
-168
+8.6pp
Uniting Church
-147
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-482
-7.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-313
-2.2pp
Lutheran
-37
+2.6pp
Buddhism
-44
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Padthaway. 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 | 119 | 38.9% | 43.1% | 999 | 31.5% | 32.7% | -880 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 15.4% | 9.8% | 215 | 6.8% | 11.0% | -168 | +8.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 187 | 5.9% | 16.1% | -147 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 509 | 16.0% | 11.9% | -482 | -7.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 339 | 10.7% | 8.3% | -313 | -2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 4.2% | 6.4% | 50 | 1.6% | 7.1% | -37 | +2.6pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 3.6% | 0.5% | 55 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -44 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,870 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.