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 Alma (SA) (part), accounting for 59.7% (43 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 27.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alma (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alma (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alma (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+27.7pp
Western Catholic
+3
+4.7pp
Uniting Church
-4
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Alma (SA) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 59.7% | 46.4% | 24 | 32.0% | 32.3% | +19 | +27.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 16.7% | 11.1% | 9 | 12.0% | 12.7% | +3 | +4.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 13.9% | 13.2% | 14 | 18.7% | 19.1% | -4 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.