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).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+17
+19.2pp
No Religion, so described
+15
+17.8pp
Data table
Religion for Shaugh. 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 | |
| Not stated | 22 | 40.0% | 9.8% | 5 | 20.8% | 11.0% | +17 | +19.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 34.5% | 43.1% | 4 | 16.7% | 32.7% | +15 | +17.8pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.