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 Tumby Bay (DC), accounting for 45.8% (1,289 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 430 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tumby Bay (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tumby Bay (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tumby Bay (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,289
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
1,289
45.8%
+12.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
357
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
357
12.7%
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
282
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
282
10.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
261
9.3%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
220
7.8%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
122
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
122
4.3%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
110
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
110
3.9%
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
41
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
1.5%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
28
1.0%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
21
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+430
+12.6pp
Uniting Church
-148
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
-51
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-63
-3.2pp
Not stated
+20
+0.1pp
Lutheran
+3
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+10
+0.3pp
Baptist
+10
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-5
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tumby Bay (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,289 | 45.8% | 47.5% | 859 | 33.2% | 35.0% | +430 | +12.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 357 | 12.7% | 7.7% | 505 | 19.5% | 11.4% | -148 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 282 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 333 | 12.9% | 14.5% | -51 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 9.3% | 7.8% | 324 | 12.5% | 10.7% | -63 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 200 | 7.7% | 9.8% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 122 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 119 | 4.6% | 6.5% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 110 | 3.9% | 2.5% | 95 | 3.7% | 2.7% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 41 | 1.5% | 0.3% | 31 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 28 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 18 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 26 | 1.0% | 1.0% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +230 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.