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 Petherick, accounting for 35.3% (12 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 32.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Petherick - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Petherick in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Petherick, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).

Petherick
Tatiara (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

12

% of total

35.3%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Data table

Religion for Petherick. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).

Religion for Petherick. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
Religion for Petherick. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tatiara (DC)%Count%Tatiara (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1235.3%43.1%1233.3%32.7%0+2.0pp
Total34100.0%100.0%36100.0%100.0%-20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.