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 Unincorporated SA, accounting for 42.5% (1,278 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 180 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unincorporated SA - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unincorporated SA in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated SA, with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,278
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
1,278
42.5%
+10.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
511
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
511
17.0%
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
258
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
258
8.6%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
257
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
257
8.5%
-2.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
257
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
257
8.5%
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
146
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
146
4.9%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
58
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
58
1.9%
-0.4pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
45
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
45
1.5%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
1.0%
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
24
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
24
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+161
+10.6pp
Not stated
-196
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
-180
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-2.7pp
Lutheran
+62
+2.9pp
Uniting Church
-125
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-0.4pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
-13
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-14
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Unincorporated SA. 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 | 1,278 | 42.5% | 47.5% | 1,117 | 31.9% | 35.0% | +161 | +10.6pp |
| Not stated | 511 | 17.0% | 8.9% | 707 | 20.2% | 9.8% | -196 | -3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 258 | 8.6% | 11.7% | 438 | 12.5% | 14.5% | -180 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 257 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 392 | 11.2% | 10.7% | -135 | -2.7pp |
| Lutheran | 257 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 195 | 5.6% | 6.5% | +62 | +2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 146 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 271 | 7.7% | 11.4% | -125 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 58 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 80 | 2.3% | 2.7% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 45 | 1.5% | 0.1% | 58 | 1.7% | 0.1% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 43 | 1.2% | 1.7% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately described | 24 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 31 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,006 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -501 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.