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 Willunga South, accounting for 53.8% (252 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 72 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willunga South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willunga South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willunga South, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
252
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
252
53.8%
+8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
50
10.7%
+1.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
42
9.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
37
7.9%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
24
5.1%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
13
2.8%
-3.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
12
2.6%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+72
+8.1pp
Not stated
+14
+1.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-7
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-3.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Willunga South. 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 | 252 | 53.8% | 55.8% | 180 | 45.7% | 43.1% | +72 | +8.1pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 10.7% | 5.6% | 36 | 9.1% | 8.4% | +14 | +1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 9.0% | 11.2% | 47 | 11.9% | 13.8% | -5 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 41 | 10.4% | 11.6% | -4 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 31 | 7.9% | 6.5% | -7 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 26 | 6.6% | 3.7% | -13 | -3.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +9 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.