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 Stuart, accounting for 54.1% (3,484 people). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 788 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whyalla Stuart - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whyalla Stuart in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Stuart, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,484
% of total
54.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
3,484
54.1%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
879
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
879
13.6%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
650
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
650
10.1%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
456
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
456
7.1%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
232
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
232
3.6%
-2.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
110
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
110
1.7%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
96
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
96
1.5%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
90
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
90
1.4%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
75
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
75
1.2%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
48
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+788
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-407
-5.5pp
Not stated
-18
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-254
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-159
-2.2pp
Lutheran
-39
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-40
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-66
-0.9pp
Baptist
-9
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Whyalla Stuart. 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 | 3,484 | 54.1% | 53.0% | 2,696 | 40.0% | 38.7% | +788 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 879 | 13.6% | 15.0% | 1,286 | 19.1% | 19.5% | -407 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 650 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 668 | 9.9% | 9.3% | -18 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 456 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 710 | 10.5% | 10.5% | -254 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 232 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 391 | 5.8% | 6.4% | -159 | -2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 110 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 149 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -39 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 96 | 1.5% | 2.1% | 136 | 2.0% | 2.5% | -40 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 90 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 156 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -66 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 75 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 84 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -9 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 48 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 43 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 6,443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,738 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -295 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.