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 Adelaide Plains, accounting for 53.5% (5,251 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Adelaide Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Adelaide Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Adelaide Plains, with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,251
% of total
53.5%
Change from 2016
-
5,251
53.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,284
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-
1,284
13.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
809
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-
809
8.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
768
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-
768
7.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
571
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-
571
5.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
186
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
186
1.9%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
144
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
144
1.5%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
132
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
132
1.3%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
107
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
107
1.1%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
103
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
103
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Adelaide Plains. 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 | 5,251 | 53.5% | 47.5% | - | - | 35.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,284 | 13.1% | 11.7% | - | - | 14.5% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 809 | 8.2% | 7.8% | - | - | 10.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 768 | 7.8% | 8.9% | - | - | 9.8% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 571 | 5.8% | 7.7% | - | - | 11.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 186 | 1.9% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 144 | 1.5% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 132 | 1.3% | 5.3% | - | - | 6.5% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 107 | 1.1% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 103 | 1.0% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 9,810 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.