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 Douglas Point, accounting for 59% (23 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 26.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Douglas Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Douglas Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Douglas Point, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
59.0%
Change from 2016
+26.7pp
23
59.0%
+26.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+26.7pp
Data table
Religion for Douglas Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 59.0% | 53.0% | 10 | 32.3% | 38.7% | +13 | +26.7pp |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.