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 Western Flat, accounting for 34.7% (43 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,628 people and 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Western Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Western Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Western Flat, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
43
34.7%
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
25
20.2%
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
23
18.5%
+12.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
21
16.9%
+5.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2,628
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
-1,065
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
-359
+12.7pp
Not stated
-738
+5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Western Flat. 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 | 43 | 34.7% | 43.1% | 2,671 | 40.4% | 32.7% | -2,628 | -5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 20.2% | 9.9% | 1,090 | 16.5% | 11.9% | -1,065 | +3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 18.5% | 11.1% | 382 | 5.8% | 16.1% | -359 | +12.7pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 16.9% | 9.8% | 759 | 11.5% | 11.0% | -738 | +5.4pp |
| Total | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,616 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,492 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.