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 Avon (SA), accounting for 50% (30 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 12 people and 17 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Avon (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Avon (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Avon (SA), with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
30
50.0%
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
12
20.0%
+9.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
16.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-6
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
+5
+9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Avon (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 50.0% | 46.4% | 36 | 54.5% | 32.3% | -6 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 20.0% | 13.2% | 7 | 10.6% | 19.1% | +5 | +9.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 16.7% | 4.7% | - | - | 4.8% | - | - |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.