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 142 people and 11.8 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
+11.8pp
252
53.8%
+11.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
50
10.7%
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
42
9.0%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
37
7.9%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
24
5.1%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
2.8%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
12
2.6%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+142
+11.8pp
Not stated
+17
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
+13
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
+10
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+1.5pp
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% | 110 | 42.0% | 43.1% | +142 | +11.8pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 10.7% | 5.6% | 33 | 12.6% | 8.4% | +17 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 9.0% | 11.2% | 29 | 11.1% | 13.8% | +13 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 29 | 11.1% | 11.6% | +8 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 14 | 5.3% | 6.5% | +10 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 8 | 3.1% | 3.7% | +5 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +9 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +206 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.