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 Port Bonython, accounting for 100% (12 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 43 people, while its share rose by 71.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Port Bonython - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Port Bonython in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Port Bonython, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).

Port Bonython
Whyalla (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

12

% of total

100.0%

Change from 2016

+71.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Port Bonython. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
Religion for Port Bonython. 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 described12100.0%53.0%5528.1%38.7%-43+71.9pp
Total12100.0%100.0%196100.0%100.0%-1840.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.