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 Victor Harbor (C), accounting for 47.9% (7,714 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,551 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Victor Harbor (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Victor Harbor (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Victor Harbor (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,714
% of total
47.9%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
7,714
47.9%
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,843
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,843
11.4%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,404
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,404
8.7%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,380
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,380
8.6%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
980
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
980
6.1%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
637
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
637
4.0%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
399
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
399
2.5%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
370
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
370
2.3%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
304
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
304
1.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
160
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
160
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,551
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-317
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
-68
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-327
-3.1pp
Not stated
-370
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+85
+0.2pp
Baptist
+23
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-39
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-32
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-36
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Victor Harbor (C). 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 | 7,714 | 47.9% | 47.5% | 5,163 | 35.2% | 35.0% | +2,551 | +12.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,843 | 11.4% | 7.8% | 2,160 | 14.7% | 10.7% | -317 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,404 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 1,472 | 10.0% | 14.5% | -68 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,380 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 1,707 | 11.7% | 11.4% | -327 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 980 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 1,350 | 9.2% | 9.8% | -370 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 637 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 552 | 3.8% | 2.7% | +85 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 399 | 2.5% | 1.1% | 376 | 2.6% | 1.2% | +23 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 370 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 409 | 2.8% | 6.5% | -39 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 304 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 336 | 2.3% | 1.0% | -32 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 160 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 196 | 1.3% | 1.7% | -36 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 16,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,649 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,454 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.