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 Norrie, accounting for 55.8% (3,509 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,422 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whyalla Norrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whyalla Norrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Norrie, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,509
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
3,509
55.8%
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
841
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
841
13.4%
+3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
516
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
516
8.2%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
405
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
405
6.4%
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
237
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
237
3.8%
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
132
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
132
2.1%
-1.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
82
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
82
1.3%
-6.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
66
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
66
1.0%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
63
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
63
1.0%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
58
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
58
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,422
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
+561
+3.3pp
Not stated
+286
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+41
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
-21
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+31
-1.6pp
Lutheran
-133
-6.5pp
Baptist
+27
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+41
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
+36
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Whyalla Norrie. 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 | 3,509 | 55.8% | 53.0% | 1,087 | 39.4% | 38.7% | +2,422 | +16.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 841 | 13.4% | 15.0% | 280 | 10.1% | 19.5% | +561 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 516 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 230 | 8.3% | 9.3% | +286 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 405 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 364 | 13.2% | 10.5% | +41 | -6.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 237 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 258 | 9.3% | 6.4% | -21 | -5.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 132 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 101 | 3.7% | 2.5% | +31 | -1.6pp |
| Lutheran | 82 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 215 | 7.8% | 2.1% | -133 | -6.5pp |
| Baptist | 66 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 39 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +27 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 63 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 22 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 58 | 0.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 6,292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,761 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,531 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.