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 Alexandrina (DC), accounting for 51.8% (14,859 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,648 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alexandrina (DC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alexandrina (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 Alexandrina (DC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14,859
% of total
51.8%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
14,859
51.8%
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,847
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
2,847
9.9%
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,425
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
2,425
8.5%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,192
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,192
7.6%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,064
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
2,064
7.2%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
904
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
904
3.2%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
803
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
803
2.8%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
387
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
387
1.3%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
377
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
377
1.3%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
250
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
250
0.9%
-0.3pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,648
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-554
-3.3pp
Western Catholic
-192
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-696
-3.6pp
Not stated
-434
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-51
-0.5pp
Lutheran
-41
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+55
0.0pp
Baptist
+54
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-64
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Alexandrina (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 | 14,859 | 51.8% | 47.5% | 10,211 | 39.5% | 35.0% | +4,648 | +12.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,847 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 3,401 | 13.2% | 10.7% | -554 | -3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,425 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 2,617 | 10.1% | 14.5% | -192 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,192 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 2,888 | 11.2% | 11.4% | -696 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 2,064 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 2,498 | 9.7% | 9.8% | -434 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 904 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 955 | 3.7% | 2.7% | -51 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 803 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 844 | 3.3% | 6.5% | -41 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 387 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 332 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 377 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 323 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +54 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 250 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 314 | 1.2% | 1.7% | -64 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 28,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,837 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.