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 Glencoe (SA), accounting for 56.8% (356 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 18.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glencoe (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glencoe (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glencoe (SA), with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
356
% of total
56.8%
Change from 2016
+18.1pp
356
56.8%
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
92
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
92
14.7%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
40
6.4%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
37
5.9%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
30
4.8%
-4.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
26
4.1%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
2.1%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
10
1.6%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
-30
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-24
-3.4pp
Not stated
-31
-4.5pp
Presbyterian
-13
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+0.4pp
Lutheran
-15
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Glencoe (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 356 | 56.8% | 52.0% | 254 | 38.7% | 39.1% | +102 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 92 | 14.7% | 14.9% | 122 | 18.6% | 19.1% | -30 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 64 | 9.8% | 10.6% | -24 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 61 | 9.3% | 7.7% | -24 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 61 | 9.3% | 9.0% | -31 | -4.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 39 | 5.9% | 5.7% | -13 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.1% | 1.4% | 11 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 25 | 3.8% | 2.9% | -15 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 656 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.