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 Holdfast Bay (C), accounting for 46.6% (17,500 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,737 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Holdfast Bay (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Holdfast Bay (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Holdfast Bay (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17,500
% of total
46.6%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
17,500
46.6%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
7,006
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
7,006
18.7%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,951
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
3,951
10.5%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,058
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,058
5.5%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,804
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
1,804
4.8%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
765
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
765
2.0%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
656
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
656
1.7%
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
606
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
606
1.6%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
410
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
410
1.1%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
378
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
378
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,737
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-203
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-789
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-485
-1.7pp
Not stated
-1,328
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+83
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-59
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+102
+0.2pp
Baptist
-69
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+143
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Holdfast Bay (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 | 17,500 | 46.6% | 44.6% | 12,763 | 36.1% | 35.6% | +4,737 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,006 | 18.7% | 16.4% | 7,209 | 20.4% | 18.9% | -203 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,951 | 10.5% | 7.0% | 4,740 | 13.4% | 9.8% | -789 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,058 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2,543 | 7.2% | 5.8% | -485 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,804 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 3,132 | 8.9% | 8.0% | -1,328 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 765 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 682 | 1.9% | 2.8% | +83 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 656 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 715 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -59 | -0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 606 | 1.6% | 2.4% | 504 | 1.4% | 2.5% | +102 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 410 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 479 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -69 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 378 | 1.0% | 2.7% | 235 | 0.7% | 1.7% | +143 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 37,537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,213 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.