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 St Helena, accounting for 40.3% (1,163 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 247 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
St Helena - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for St Helena in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for St Helena, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,163
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
1,163
40.3%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
794
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
794
27.5%
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
244
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
244
8.5%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
148
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
148
5.1%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
95
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
95
3.3%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
71
2.5%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
64
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
64
2.2%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
41
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
41
1.4%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
40
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
40
1.4%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
38
1.3%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+247
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-160
-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-82
-2.6pp
Not stated
+5
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
+1
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-21
-0.7pp
Baptist
-8
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+14
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for St Helena. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,163 | 40.3% | 43.0% | 916 | 31.3% | 34.6% | +247 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 794 | 27.5% | 24.5% | 954 | 32.6% | 27.0% | -160 | -5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 244 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 326 | 11.1% | 8.9% | -82 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 148 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 143 | 4.9% | 7.7% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 95 | 3.3% | 2.2% | 94 | 3.2% | 2.8% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 73 | 2.5% | 2.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 64 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 85 | 2.9% | 3.4% | -21 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 41 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 49 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 40 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 26 | 0.9% | 1.4% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 61 | 2.1% | 1.7% | -23 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 2,885 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,926 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.