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 Yankalilla (DC), accounting for 54.2% (3,160 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 882 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yankalilla (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yankalilla (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yankalilla (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,160
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
3,160
54.2%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
625
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
625
10.7%
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
508
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
508
8.7%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
427
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
427
7.3%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
420
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
420
7.2%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
141
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
141
2.4%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
108
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
108
1.9%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
63
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
63
1.1%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
60
1.0%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
55
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
55
0.9%
-0.3pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+882
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-75
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
-6
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-102
-3.0pp
Not stated
-99
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
-0.1pp
Lutheran
+1
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+12
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+26
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Yankalilla (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 | 3,160 | 54.2% | 47.5% | 2,278 | 44.2% | 35.0% | +882 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 625 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 700 | 13.6% | 10.7% | -75 | -2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 508 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 514 | 10.0% | 14.5% | -6 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 427 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 529 | 10.3% | 11.4% | -102 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 420 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 519 | 10.1% | 9.8% | -99 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 141 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 131 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 108 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 107 | 2.1% | 6.5% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 63 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 51 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 60 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 34 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 55 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 60 | 1.2% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,831 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +682 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.