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 Campbelltown (C) (SA), accounting for 32.7% (17,891 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,971 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Campbelltown (C) (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Campbelltown (C) (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campbelltown (C) (SA), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17,891
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
17,891
32.7%
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16,305
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
16,305
29.8%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,502
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
2,502
4.6%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,459
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
2,459
4.5%
-2.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,104
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
2,104
3.8%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,872
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,872
3.4%
-1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,818
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,818
3.3%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,457
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,457
2.7%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,374
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
1,374
2.5%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
1,250
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,250
2.3%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,971
+6.9pp
Western Catholic
-687
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-689
-1.8pp
Not stated
-796
-2.0pp
Hinduism
+874
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-542
-1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+117
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+279
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+208
+0.2pp
Islam
+474
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Campbelltown (C) (SA). 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 | 17,891 | 32.7% | 44.6% | 12,920 | 25.8% | 35.6% | +4,971 | +6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 16,305 | 29.8% | 16.4% | 16,992 | 33.9% | 18.9% | -687 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,502 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 3,191 | 6.4% | 9.8% | -689 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 2,459 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 3,255 | 6.5% | 8.0% | -796 | -2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 2,104 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1,230 | 2.5% | 1.7% | +874 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,872 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 2,414 | 4.8% | 5.8% | -542 | -1.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,818 | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1,701 | 3.4% | 2.5% | +117 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 1,457 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1,178 | 2.3% | 2.2% | +279 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,374 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1,166 | 2.3% | 2.8% | +208 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 1,250 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 776 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +474 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 54,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50,146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,643 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.