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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Senior, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Uniting Church
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+5.9pp
Not stated
+4
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
-2
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
+1
-0.8pp
Lutheran
-10
-10.4pp
Data table
Religion for Senior. 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 | 39 | 30.5% | 43.1% | 28 | 24.6% | 32.7% | +11 | +5.9pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 16.4% | 9.8% | 17 | 14.9% | 11.0% | +4 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 14.8% | 11.1% | 21 | 18.4% | 16.1% | -2 | -3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 14.1% | 9.9% | 17 | 14.9% | 11.9% | +1 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 13.3% | 6.4% | 27 | 23.7% | 7.1% | -10 | -10.4pp |
| Total | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.