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 Whyte Yarcowie, accounting for 47.7% (21 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 12 people and 19.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Whyte Yarcowie - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Whyte Yarcowie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Whyte Yarcowie, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).

Whyte Yarcowie
Goyder (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

21

% of total

47.7%

Change from 2016

+25.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

22.7%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Data table

Religion for Whyte Yarcowie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).

Religion for Whyte Yarcowie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Religion for Whyte Yarcowie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Goyder (DC)%Count%Goyder (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2147.7%39.0%1322.4%26.5%+8+25.3pp
Not stated1022.7%10.4%1017.2%10.5%0+5.5pp
Total44100.0%100.0%58100.0%100.0%-140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.