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 Mitchell Park (SA), accounting for 40.9% (2,338 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 501 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mitchell Park (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mitchell Park (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitchell Park (SA), with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,338
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
2,338
40.9%
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
748
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
748
13.1%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
379
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
379
6.6%
-1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
317
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
317
5.5%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
316
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
316
5.5%
-2.4pp
Islam
2021 count
259
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
259
4.5%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
225
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
225
3.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
207
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
207
3.6%
-1.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
159
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
159
2.8%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
150
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
150
2.6%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+501
+7.2pp
Western Catholic
-70
-1.9pp
Not stated
-42
-1.1pp
Hinduism
+117
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-114
-2.4pp
Islam
-7
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-72
-1.5pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.2pp
Baptist
-13
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mitchell Park (SA). 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 | 2,338 | 40.9% | 46.7% | 1,837 | 33.7% | 37.1% | +501 | +7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 748 | 13.1% | 15.8% | 818 | 15.0% | 18.1% | -70 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 379 | 6.6% | 4.3% | 421 | 7.7% | 7.5% | -42 | -1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 317 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 200 | 3.7% | 2.1% | +117 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 316 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 430 | 7.9% | 10.0% | -114 | -2.4pp |
| Islam | 259 | 4.5% | 2.3% | 266 | 4.9% | 2.3% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 225 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 203 | 3.7% | 3.0% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 207 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 279 | 5.1% | 6.2% | -72 | -1.5pp |
| Buddhism | 159 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 164 | 3.0% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 150 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 163 | 3.0% | 1.9% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 5,717 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +271 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.