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 Sherwood (SA), accounting for 44.9% (40 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sherwood (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sherwood (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sherwood (SA), with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
44.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
40
44.9%
+3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
15
16.9%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
12
13.5%
-10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
12.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+3.7pp
Not stated
+8
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
+4
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Sherwood (SA). 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 | 40 | 44.9% | 43.1% | 14 | 41.2% | 32.7% | +26 | +3.7pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7 | 20.6% | 11.0% | +8 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 13.5% | 11.1% | 8 | 23.5% | 16.1% | +4 | -10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 12.4% | 9.9% | - | - | 11.9% | - | - |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.