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 Salter Springs (part), accounting for 63.3% (31 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 31.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salter Springs (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salter Springs (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salter Springs (part), with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+31.7pp
Uniting Church
-1
+2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Salter Springs (part). 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 | 31 | 63.3% | 46.4% | 18 | 31.6% | 32.3% | +13 | +31.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 30.6% | 13.2% | 16 | 28.1% | 19.1% | -1 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.