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 Wakefield (DC), accounting for 46.4% (3,143 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 947 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wakefield (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wakefield (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wakefield (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,143
% of total
46.4%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
3,143
46.4%
+14.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
892
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
892
13.2%
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
749
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
749
11.1%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
481
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
481
7.1%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
445
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
445
6.6%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
319
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
319
4.7%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
267
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
267
3.9%
-1.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
74
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
74
1.1%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
64
0.9%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
62
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
62
0.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+947
+14.1pp
Uniting Church
-406
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
-114
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-211
-3.1pp
Not stated
-124
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-88
-1.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
-10
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+7
+0.1pp
Baptist
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wakefield (DC). 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 | 3,143 | 46.4% | 47.5% | 2,196 | 32.3% | 35.0% | +947 | +14.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 892 | 13.2% | 7.7% | 1,298 | 19.1% | 11.4% | -406 | -5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 749 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 863 | 12.7% | 14.5% | -114 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 481 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 692 | 10.2% | 10.7% | -211 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 445 | 6.6% | 8.9% | 569 | 8.4% | 9.8% | -124 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 319 | 4.7% | 2.5% | 325 | 4.8% | 2.7% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 267 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 355 | 5.2% | 6.5% | -88 | -1.3pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 74 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 84 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 64 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 57 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 62 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 55 | 0.8% | 1.2% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,771 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,795 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.