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 Hoyleton (part), accounting for 53.8% (64 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 26.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hoyleton (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hoyleton (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hoyleton (part), with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+26.7pp
64
53.8%
+26.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
18
15.1%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
14
11.8%
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
8.4%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+26.7pp
Uniting Church
-6
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
+3
+3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hoyleton (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 | 64 | 53.8% | 46.4% | 35 | 27.1% | 32.3% | +29 | +26.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 15.1% | 13.2% | 24 | 18.6% | 19.1% | -6 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 11.8% | 11.1% | 11 | 8.5% | 12.7% | +3 | +3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 8.4% | 7.1% | 10 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 0 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.