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, accounting for 60.1% (1,461 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 412 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,461
% of total
60.1%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
1,461
60.1%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
212
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
212
8.7%
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
209
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
209
8.6%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
151
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
151
6.2%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
129
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
129
5.3%
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
65
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
65
2.7%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
33
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
33
1.4%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
32
1.3%
+0.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
30
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
30
1.2%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
21
0.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+412
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-35
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
-43
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.0pp
Not stated
-88
-4.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.7pp
Baptist
-11
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+18
+0.7pp
Lutheran
-39
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-9
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for 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 | 1,461 | 60.1% | 55.8% | 1,049 | 45.8% | 43.1% | +412 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 212 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 247 | 10.8% | 11.6% | -35 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 209 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 252 | 11.0% | 13.8% | -43 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 151 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 188 | 8.2% | 6.5% | -37 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 129 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 217 | 9.5% | 8.4% | -88 | -4.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 65 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 79 | 3.4% | 3.7% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 33 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 44 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 32 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 14 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 30 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 69 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -39 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 30 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 2,432 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +142 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.