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 North Adelaide, accounting for 45.1% (3,084 people). This share was lower than Adelaide (C) (50.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 511 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Adelaide - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Adelaide in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Adelaide (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Adelaide, with comparison markers for Adelaide (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,084
% of total
45.1%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
3,084
45.1%
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,086
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,086
15.9%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
696
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
696
10.2%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
599
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
599
8.8%
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
228
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
228
3.3%
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
161
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
161
2.4%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
152
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
152
2.2%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
137
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
137
2.0%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
127
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
127
1.9%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
124
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
124
1.8%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+511
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-40
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-167
-2.2pp
Not stated
-284
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
-55
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-52
-0.7pp
Buddhism
-11
-0.1pp
Islam
+10
+0.2pp
Hinduism
-42
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for North Adelaide. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Adelaide (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | % | Adelaide (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,084 | 45.1% | 50.8% | 2,573 | 37.0% | 44.3% | +511 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,086 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 1,126 | 16.2% | 12.6% | -40 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 696 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 863 | 12.4% | 7.1% | -167 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 599 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 883 | 12.7% | 14.1% | -284 | -3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 228 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 283 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -55 | -0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 161 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 157 | 2.3% | 1.7% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 152 | 2.2% | 1.0% | 204 | 2.9% | 1.5% | -52 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 137 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 148 | 2.1% | 4.1% | -11 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 127 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 117 | 1.7% | 2.7% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 124 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 166 | 2.4% | 2.1% | -42 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,954 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.