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).

Douglas Point
Whyalla (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

23

% of total

59.0%

Change from 2016

+26.7pp

Data table

Religion for Douglas Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).

Religion for Douglas Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
Religion for Douglas Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Whyalla (C)%Count%Whyalla (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2359.0%53.0%1032.3%38.7%+13+26.7pp
Total39100.0%100.0%31100.0%100.0%+80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.