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 Yorke Peninsula (DC), accounting for 42% (4,861 people). This share was lower than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,669 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yorke Peninsula (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yorke Peninsula (DC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yorke Peninsula (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,861
% of total
42.0%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
4,861
42.0%
+13.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,659
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
1,659
14.3%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,231
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
1,231
10.6%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,133
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,133
9.8%
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,106
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,106
9.6%
-2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
544
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
544
4.7%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
273
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
273
2.4%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
240
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
240
2.1%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
134
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
134
1.2%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
69
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
69
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,669
+13.1pp
Uniting Church
-706
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-401
-4.2pp
Not stated
+187
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
-179
-2.0pp
Lutheran
-63
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+55
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+38
+0.3pp
Baptist
+4
0.0pp
Presbyterian
-21
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Yorke Peninsula (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 | 4,861 | 42.0% | 47.5% | 3,192 | 28.9% | 35.0% | +1,669 | +13.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,659 | 14.3% | 7.7% | 2,365 | 21.4% | 11.4% | -706 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,231 | 10.6% | 7.8% | 1,632 | 14.8% | 10.7% | -401 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,133 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 946 | 8.6% | 9.8% | +187 | +1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,106 | 9.6% | 11.7% | 1,285 | 11.6% | 14.5% | -179 | -2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 544 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 607 | 5.5% | 6.5% | -63 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 273 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 218 | 2.0% | 2.7% | +55 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 240 | 2.1% | 1.0% | 202 | 1.8% | 1.0% | +38 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 134 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 130 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 69 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 90 | 0.8% | 1.7% | -21 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 11,572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +526 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.