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 Burnside (C), accounting for 43.3% (19,893 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,301 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burnside (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burnside (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnside (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,893
% of total
43.3%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
19,893
43.3%
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,087
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
8,087
17.6%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,571
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
4,571
9.9%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,129
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
2,129
4.6%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,712
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,712
3.7%
-3.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,501
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,501
3.3%
+0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,267
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,267
2.8%
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,218
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,218
2.6%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
934
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
934
2.0%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
862
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
862
1.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,301
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
-467
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-876
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-663
-1.8pp
Not stated
-1,593
-3.8pp
Buddhism
+328
+0.6pp
Hinduism
+409
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+23
-0.1pp
Islam
+373
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+27
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Burnside (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19,893 | 43.3% | 44.6% | 15,592 | 35.5% | 35.6% | +4,301 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,087 | 17.6% | 16.4% | 8,554 | 19.5% | 18.9% | -467 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,571 | 9.9% | 7.0% | 5,447 | 12.4% | 9.8% | -876 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,129 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2,792 | 6.4% | 5.8% | -663 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,712 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 3,305 | 7.5% | 8.0% | -1,593 | -3.8pp |
| Buddhism | 1,501 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1,173 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +328 | +0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 1,267 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 858 | 2.0% | 1.7% | +409 | +0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,218 | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1,195 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +23 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 934 | 2.0% | 2.8% | 561 | 1.3% | 2.1% | +373 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 862 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 835 | 1.9% | 2.8% | +27 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 45,984 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43,878 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.