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 Shaugh, accounting for 34.5% (19 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 17.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Shaugh - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Shaugh
Tatiara (DC)

Not stated

2021 count

22

% of total

40.0%

Change from 2016

+19.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

19

% of total

34.5%

Change from 2016

+17.8pp

Data table

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

Religion for Shaugh. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
Religion for Shaugh. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tatiara (DC)%Count%Tatiara (DC)%Countpp
Not stated2240.0%9.8%520.8%11.0%+17+19.2pp
No Religion, so described1934.5%43.1%416.7%32.7%+15+17.8pp
Total55100.0%100.0%24100.0%100.0%+310.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.