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 Edwardstown, accounting for 45.6% (2,051 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 451 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edwardstown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edwardstown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edwardstown, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,051
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
2,051
45.6%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
618
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
618
13.8%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
285
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
285
6.3%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
235
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
235
5.2%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
216
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
216
4.8%
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
191
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
191
4.3%
-1.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
131
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
131
2.9%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
124
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
124
2.8%
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
114
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
114
2.5%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
100
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
100
2.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+451
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-58
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+180
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-1.9pp
Not stated
-232
-5.6pp
Uniting Church
-57
-1.5pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-13
-0.5pp
Islam
+17
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Edwardstown. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,051 | 45.6% | 46.7% | 1,600 | 37.2% | 37.1% | +451 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 618 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 676 | 15.7% | 18.1% | -58 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 285 | 6.3% | 3.9% | 105 | 2.4% | 2.1% | +180 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 235 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 306 | 7.1% | 10.0% | -71 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 216 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 448 | 10.4% | 7.5% | -232 | -5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 191 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 248 | 5.8% | 6.2% | -57 | -1.5pp |
| Buddhism | 131 | 2.9% | 1.7% | 113 | 2.6% | 1.6% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 124 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 132 | 3.1% | 3.0% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 114 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 127 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 100 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83 | 1.9% | 2.3% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +189 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.