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 Wolseley, accounting for 56.3% (111 people). This share was higher than Tatiara (DC) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 44 people and 20.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wolseley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wolseley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tatiara (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wolseley, with comparison markers for Tatiara (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
56.3%
Change from 2016
+20.5pp
111
56.3%
+20.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
28
14.2%
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
20
10.2%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
11
5.6%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+44
+20.5pp
Not stated
+5
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
0
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wolseley. 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 | 111 | 56.3% | 43.1% | 67 | 35.8% | 32.7% | +44 | +20.5pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 14.2% | 9.8% | 23 | 12.3% | 11.0% | +5 | +1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 20 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 20 | 10.7% | 8.3% | -9 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 187 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.