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 Senior, accounting for 30.5% (39 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 5.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Senior - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Senior
Tatiara (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

30.5%

Change from 2016

+5.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

19

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

14.1%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Lutheran

2021 count

17

% of total

13.3%

Change from 2016

-10.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Senior. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
Religion for Senior. 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 described3930.5%43.1%2824.6%32.7%+11+5.9pp
Not stated2116.4%9.8%1714.9%11.0%+4+1.5pp
Uniting Church1914.8%11.1%2118.4%16.1%-2-3.6pp
Western Catholic1814.1%9.9%1714.9%11.9%+1-0.8pp
Lutheran1713.3%6.4%2723.7%7.1%-10-10.4pp
Total128100.0%100.0%114100.0%100.0%+140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.