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 Wiluna (S), accounting for 36% (193 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (45.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seventh-day Adventist, which decreased by 115 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wiluna (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wiluna (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wiluna (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
193
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
193
36.0%
+6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
193
% of total
36.0%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
193
36.0%
+15.8pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
46
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-13.2pp
46
8.6%
-13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
37
6.9%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
26
4.9%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
17
3.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-23
+6.7pp
Not stated
+44
+15.8pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-115
-13.2pp
Western Catholic
-40
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wiluna (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 193 | 36.0% | 45.6% | 216 | 29.3% | 33.8% | -23 | +6.7pp |
| Not stated | 193 | 36.0% | 12.1% | 149 | 20.2% | 12.4% | +44 | +15.8pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 46 | 8.6% | 0.4% | 161 | 21.8% | 0.5% | -115 | -13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 6.9% | 15.7% | 77 | 10.4% | 19.3% | -40 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 53 | 7.2% | 16.4% | -27 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 21 | 2.8% | 3.3% | -4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 737 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -201 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.