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 Lincoln (C), accounting for 50.9% (7,327 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,017 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Lincoln (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Lincoln (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Lincoln (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,327
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
7,327
50.9%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,082
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,082
14.5%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,151
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,151
8.0%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,058
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
1,058
7.4%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
963
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
963
6.7%
-3.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
505
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
505
3.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
290
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
290
2.0%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
233
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
233
1.6%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
168
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
168
1.2%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
70
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
70
0.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,017
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
-316
-2.6pp
Not stated
-255
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-336
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-479
-3.6pp
Lutheran
-181
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-25
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+60
+0.4pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Buddhism
-13
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Port Lincoln (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 7,327 | 50.9% | 47.5% | 5,310 | 37.8% | 35.0% | +2,017 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,082 | 14.5% | 11.7% | 2,398 | 17.1% | 14.5% | -316 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,151 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 1,406 | 10.0% | 9.8% | -255 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,058 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 1,394 | 9.9% | 10.7% | -336 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 963 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1,442 | 10.3% | 11.4% | -479 | -3.6pp |
| Lutheran | 505 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 686 | 4.9% | 6.5% | -181 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 290 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 315 | 2.2% | 2.7% | -25 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 233 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 173 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +60 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 168 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 168 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 70 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 83 | 0.6% | 0.6% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 14,387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,038 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +349 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.