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 Whites Valley, accounting for 57.8% (182 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 48 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whites Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whites Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whites Valley, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
182
% of total
57.8%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
182
57.8%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
32
10.2%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
28
8.9%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
28
8.9%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
21
6.7%
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
12
3.8%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+48
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
+2
-0.1pp
Not stated
+3
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-11
-4.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Whites Valley. 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 | 182 | 57.8% | 55.8% | 134 | 46.2% | 43.1% | +48 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 10.2% | 8.1% | 44 | 15.2% | 11.6% | -12 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 8.9% | 11.2% | 26 | 9.0% | 13.8% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 8.9% | 5.6% | 25 | 8.6% | 8.4% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 6.7% | 4.5% | 32 | 11.0% | 6.5% | -11 | -4.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 3.8% | 3.2% | 8 | 2.8% | 3.7% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.