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 Mullaquana (part), accounting for 56.5% (147 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,440 people, while its share rose by 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mullaquana (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mullaquana (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullaquana (part), with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
147
% of total
56.5%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
147
56.5%
+13.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
49
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
49
18.8%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
26
10.0%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
18
6.9%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
6.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,440
+13.8pp
Not stated
-287
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-479
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-408
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-190
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mullaquana (part). 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 | 147 | 56.5% | 53.0% | 1,587 | 42.7% | 38.7% | -1,440 | +13.8pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 18.8% | 8.2% | 336 | 9.0% | 9.3% | -287 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 10.0% | 15.0% | 505 | 13.6% | 19.5% | -479 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 426 | 11.5% | 10.5% | -408 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 6.2% | 4.0% | 206 | 5.5% | 6.4% | -190 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 260 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,719 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,459 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.