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 Hindmarsh (S), accounting for 35.7% (2,028 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 709 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hindmarsh (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hindmarsh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hindmarsh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,028
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
2,028
35.7%
+12.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
783
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
783
13.8%
-5.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
583
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
583
10.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
563
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
563
9.9%
-2.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
557
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
557
9.8%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
461
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
461
8.1%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
151
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
151
2.7%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
148
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
148
2.6%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
93
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
93
1.6%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
75
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
75
1.3%
+0.6pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+709
+12.6pp
Uniting Church
-344
-5.9pp
Lutheran
-153
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-160
-2.7pp
Western Catholic
-91
-1.5pp
Not stated
-26
-0.4pp
Baptist
+40
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-35
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+33
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hindmarsh (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,028 | 35.7% | 44.9% | 1,319 | 23.1% | 33.7% | +709 | +12.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 783 | 13.8% | 4.7% | 1,127 | 19.7% | 6.5% | -344 | -5.9pp |
| Lutheran | 583 | 10.3% | 0.7% | 736 | 12.9% | 0.9% | -153 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 563 | 9.9% | 9.8% | 723 | 12.6% | 13.3% | -160 | -2.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 557 | 9.8% | 19.7% | 648 | 11.3% | 22.7% | -91 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 461 | 8.1% | 7.7% | 487 | 8.5% | 9.8% | -26 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 151 | 2.7% | 1.2% | 111 | 1.9% | 1.3% | +40 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 148 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 145 | 2.5% | 2.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 93 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 128 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 75 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 42 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +33 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 5,686 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.