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 Walkerville (M), accounting for 38.9% (3,123 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 642 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walkerville (M) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walkerville (M) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkerville (M), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,123
% of total
38.9%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
3,123
38.9%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,496
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,496
18.6%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
967
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
967
12.0%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
394
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
394
4.9%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
339
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
339
4.2%
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
301
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
301
3.7%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
284
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
284
3.5%
+1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
249
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
249
3.1%
+0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
173
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
173
2.2%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
159
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
159
2.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+642
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
+28
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-175
-3.1pp
Not stated
-210
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-94
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-7
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+140
+1.6pp
Buddhism
+62
+0.6pp
Islam
+63
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Walkerville (M). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,123 | 38.9% | 44.6% | 2,481 | 32.8% | 35.6% | +642 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,496 | 18.6% | 16.4% | 1,468 | 19.4% | 18.9% | +28 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 967 | 12.0% | 7.0% | 1,142 | 15.1% | 9.8% | -175 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 394 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 604 | 8.0% | 8.0% | -210 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 339 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 433 | 5.7% | 5.8% | -94 | -1.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 301 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 308 | 4.1% | 2.5% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 284 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 144 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +140 | +1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 249 | 3.1% | 2.3% | 187 | 2.5% | 2.2% | +62 | +0.6pp |
| Islam | 173 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 110 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +63 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 159 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 142 | 1.9% | 2.8% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,033 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +474 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.