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 Wudinna (DC), accounting for 40.4% (461 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 118 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wudinna (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wudinna (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wudinna (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
461
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
461
40.4%
+13.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
153
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
153
13.4%
-6.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
149
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
149
13.1%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
135
11.8%
+2.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
82
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
82
7.2%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
76
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
76
6.7%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
32
2.8%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
18
1.6%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+118
+13.1pp
Uniting Church
-96
-6.4pp
Western Catholic
-67
-4.1pp
Not stated
+20
+2.6pp
Lutheran
-42
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+14
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Wudinna (DC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 461 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 343 | 27.3% | 35.0% | +118 | +13.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 153 | 13.4% | 7.7% | 249 | 19.8% | 11.4% | -96 | -6.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 149 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 216 | 17.2% | 14.5% | -67 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 11.8% | 8.9% | 115 | 9.2% | 9.8% | +20 | +2.6pp |
| Lutheran | 82 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 124 | 9.9% | 6.5% | -42 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 76 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 130 | 10.4% | 10.7% | -54 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 2.8% | 2.5% | 39 | 3.1% | 2.7% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4 | 0.3% | 1.0% | +14 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 1,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,255 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -114 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.