Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Whyalla (C), accounting for 53% (11,261 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,810 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whyalla (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whyalla (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla (C), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Baptist
Pentecostal, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,810
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
-1,069
-4.5pp
Not stated
-291
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-850
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-549
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-106
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-150
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-226
-1.0pp
Baptist
-24
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-77
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Whyalla (C). 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 | 11,261 | 53.0% | 47.5% | 8,451 | 38.7% | 35.0% | +2,810 | +14.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,182 | 15.0% | 11.7% | 4,251 | 19.5% | 14.5% | -1,069 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,739 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 2,030 | 9.3% | 9.8% | -291 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,439 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 2,289 | 10.5% | 10.7% | -850 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 844 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 1,393 | 6.4% | 11.4% | -549 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 446 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 552 | 2.5% | 2.7% | -106 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 310 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 460 | 2.1% | 6.5% | -150 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 259 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 485 | 2.2% | 1.7% | -226 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 254 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 278 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -24 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 203 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 280 | 1.3% | 1.0% | -77 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 21,228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -582 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.