Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 16 people and 5 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Padthaway, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Lutheran
Buddhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+3.8pp
Not stated
-4
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
+5
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-2.3pp
Lutheran
-3
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+8
+2.7pp
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% | 111 | 35.1% | 32.7% | +8 | +3.8pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 15.4% | 9.8% | 51 | 16.1% | 11.0% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 48 | 15.2% | 16.1% | -8 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 22 | 7.0% | 11.9% | +5 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 34 | 10.8% | 8.3% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Lutheran | 13 | 4.2% | 6.4% | 16 | 5.1% | 7.1% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +8 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.