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 Glenroy (SA), accounting for 41% (32 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 13 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenroy (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenroy (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenroy (SA), with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
32
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
32
41.0%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
23
29.5%
-6.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-13
-6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Glenroy (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 32 | 41.0% | 52.0% | 33 | 33.3% | 39.1% | -1 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 29.5% | 14.9% | 36 | 36.4% | 19.1% | -13 | -6.9pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.