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 Snowtown, accounting for 51.2% (210 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Snowtown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Snowtown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Snowtown, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
210
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
210
51.2%
+14.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
61
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
61
14.9%
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
38
9.3%
-6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
34
8.3%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
24
5.9%
-2.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
17
4.1%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
16
3.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+14.4pp
Uniting Church
-18
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
-32
-6.1pp
Not stated
+7
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-2.9pp
Lutheran
-18
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Snowtown. 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 | 210 | 51.2% | 46.4% | 168 | 36.8% | 32.3% | +42 | +14.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 61 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 79 | 17.3% | 19.1% | -18 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 70 | 15.4% | 12.7% | -32 | -6.1pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 27 | 5.9% | 8.4% | +7 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 40 | 8.8% | 10.2% | -16 | -2.9pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 35 | 7.7% | 5.2% | -18 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 20 | 4.4% | 4.8% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 410 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 456 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.