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 Wattle Range (DC), accounting for 52% (6,179 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,622 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wattle Range (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wattle Range (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wattle Range (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,179
% of total
52.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
6,179
52.0%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,765
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
1,765
14.9%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,044
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,044
8.8%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
901
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
901
7.6%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
582
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
582
4.9%
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
445
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
445
3.7%
-2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
255
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
255
2.1%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
167
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
167
1.4%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
73
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
73
0.6%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
67
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
67
0.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,622
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-460
-4.2pp
Not stated
0
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-329
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-313
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
-223
-2.0pp
Lutheran
-88
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+9
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+21
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wattle Range (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 | 6,179 | 52.0% | 47.5% | 4,557 | 39.1% | 35.0% | +1,622 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,765 | 14.9% | 11.7% | 2,225 | 19.1% | 14.5% | -460 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,044 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 1,044 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 901 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 1,230 | 10.6% | 10.7% | -329 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 582 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 895 | 7.7% | 11.4% | -313 | -2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 445 | 3.7% | 1.1% | 668 | 5.7% | 1.7% | -223 | -2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 255 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 343 | 2.9% | 6.5% | -88 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 167 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 170 | 1.5% | 2.7% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 73 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 64 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 67 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 46 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 11,872 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +220 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.