Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Willalooka, accounting for 47.7% (62 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 10 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willalooka - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willalooka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willalooka, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+6.4pp
Lutheran
+3
+2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.8pp
Not stated
+1
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
+3
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Willalooka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tatiara (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | % | Tatiara (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 62 | 47.7% | 43.1% | 57 | 41.3% | 32.7% | +5 | +6.4pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 11.5% | 6.4% | 12 | 8.7% | 7.1% | +3 | +2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 10.8% | 5.9% | 16 | 11.6% | 8.3% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 12 | 8.7% | 11.0% | +1 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 8 | 5.8% | 11.9% | +3 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.