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 Tantanoola (part), accounting for 50.4% (231 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 56 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tantanoola (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tantanoola (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tantanoola (part), with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
231
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
231
50.4%
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
75
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
75
16.4%
-8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
8.5%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
33
7.2%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
29
6.3%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
12
2.6%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
11
2.4%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+56
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
-46
-8.1pp
Not stated
-3
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-32
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-7
-1.2pp
Lutheran
+4
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Tantanoola (part). 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 | 231 | 50.4% | 52.0% | 175 | 35.4% | 39.1% | +56 | +15.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 75 | 16.4% | 14.9% | 121 | 24.5% | 19.1% | -46 | -8.1pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 42 | 8.5% | 9.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 7.2% | 4.9% | 65 | 13.2% | 7.7% | -32 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 39 | 7.9% | 10.6% | -10 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | -7 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 7 | 1.4% | 2.9% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.