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 Western Flat, accounting for 34.7% (43 people). This share was lower than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 9 people and 8.7 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Western Flat, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
+2
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-3
-4.9pp
Not stated
+18
+14.2pp
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% | 36 | 32.4% | 32.7% | +7 | +2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 20.2% | 9.9% | 23 | 20.7% | 11.9% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 18.5% | 11.1% | 26 | 23.4% | 16.1% | -3 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 16.9% | 9.8% | 3 | 2.7% | 11.0% | +18 | +14.2pp |
| Total | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.