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 Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 692 people, while its share fell by 39.8 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
-
3,084
45.1%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,086
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-
1,086
15.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
696
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-39.8pp
696
10.2%
-39.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
599
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
599
8.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
228
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-46.7pp
228
3.3%
-46.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
161
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
161
2.4%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
152
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
152
2.2%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
137
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
137
2.0%
-
Islam
2021 count
127
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
127
1.9%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
124
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
124
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+692
-39.8pp
Uniting Church
+224
-46.7pp
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% | - | - | 44.3% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,086 | 15.9% | 12.0% | - | - | 12.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 696 | 10.2% | 5.6% | 4 | 50.0% | 7.1% | +692 | -39.8pp |
| Not stated | 599 | 8.8% | 9.9% | - | - | 14.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 228 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4 | 50.0% | 2.8% | +224 | -46.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 161 | 2.4% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 152 | 2.2% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 137 | 2.0% | 4.1% | - | - | 4.1% | - | - |
| Islam | 127 | 1.9% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 124 | 1.8% | 2.8% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 6,833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,825 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.