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, accounting for 48.6% (1,753 people). This share was lower than Whyalla (C) (53%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 456 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whyalla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whyalla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,753
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
1,753
48.6%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
651
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
651
18.1%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
288
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
288
8.0%
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
254
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
254
7.0%
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
157
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
157
4.4%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
98
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
98
2.7%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
50
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
50
1.4%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
45
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
45
1.2%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
44
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
44
1.2%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
42
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
42
1.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+456
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-170
-4.5pp
Not stated
+31
+0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-150
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
-106
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Lutheran
-28
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
-2
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.2pp
Baptist
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Whyalla. 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 | 1,753 | 48.6% | 53.0% | 1,297 | 35.7% | 38.7% | +456 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 651 | 18.1% | 15.0% | 821 | 22.6% | 19.5% | -170 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 288 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 257 | 7.1% | 9.3% | +31 | +0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 254 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 404 | 11.1% | 10.5% | -150 | -4.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 157 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 263 | 7.2% | 6.4% | -106 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 98 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 98 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 50 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 78 | 2.1% | 2.1% | -28 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 45 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 47 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 44 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 37 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 42 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 38 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,604 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,633 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.