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 Port Willunga, accounting for 64.3% (1,132 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 312 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Willunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Willunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Willunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,132
% of total
64.3%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
1,132
64.3%
+14.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
139
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
139
7.9%
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
120
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
120
6.8%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
119
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
119
6.8%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
55
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
55
3.1%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
42
2.4%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
28
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
28
1.6%
-0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
25
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
25
1.4%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
22
1.2%
+0.5pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
19
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
19
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+312
+14.2pp
Not stated
-53
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
-39
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-20
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-1.5pp
Baptist
-11
-0.8pp
Lutheran
+2
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.5pp
Inadequately described
-5
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Port Willunga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,132 | 64.3% | 55.8% | 820 | 50.1% | 43.1% | +312 | +14.2pp |
| Not stated | 139 | 7.9% | 5.6% | 192 | 11.7% | 8.4% | -53 | -3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 120 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 159 | 9.7% | 13.8% | -39 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 119 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 159 | 9.7% | 11.6% | -40 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 55 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 75 | 4.6% | 6.5% | -20 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 64 | 3.9% | 3.7% | -22 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 28 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 39 | 2.4% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 25 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 23 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 22 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 12 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Inadequately described | 19 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 24 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +124 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.