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 Whyalla Jenkins, accounting for 54.8% (1,073 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 317 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whyalla Jenkins - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whyalla Jenkins in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Jenkins, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,073
% of total
54.8%
Change from 2016
+15.9pp
1,073
54.8%
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
340
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
340
17.4%
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
121
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
121
6.2%
-3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
84
4.3%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
51
2.6%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
45
2.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
30
1.5%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
29
1.5%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
1.3%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
25
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
1.3%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+317
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
-103
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-74
-3.8pp
Not stated
-58
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-63
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.5pp
Baptist
+11
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-26
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+1
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Whyalla Jenkins. 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 | 1,073 | 54.8% | 53.0% | 756 | 38.9% | 38.7% | +317 | +15.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 340 | 17.4% | 15.0% | 443 | 22.8% | 19.5% | -103 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 121 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 195 | 10.0% | 10.5% | -74 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 142 | 7.3% | 9.3% | -58 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 114 | 5.9% | 6.4% | -63 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 45 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 54 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 19 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 55 | 2.8% | 2.2% | -26 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 26 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 20 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 25 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 24 | 1.2% | 0.6% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,957 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.