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 Morphettville, accounting for 43.9% (1,616 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 468 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morphettville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morphettville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morphettville, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,616
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
1,616
43.9%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
630
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
630
17.1%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
306
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
306
8.3%
-2.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
175
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
175
4.8%
+3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
174
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
174
4.7%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
127
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
127
3.5%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
98
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
98
2.7%
-0.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
68
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
68
1.8%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
67
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
67
1.8%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
65
1.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+468
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-6
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-2.2pp
Hinduism
+116
+3.0pp
Not stated
-95
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-59
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
-0.2pp
Sikhism
+49
+1.2pp
Islam
+5
-0.1pp
Baptist
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Morphettville. 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 | 1,616 | 43.9% | 46.7% | 1,148 | 35.9% | 37.1% | +468 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 630 | 17.1% | 15.8% | 636 | 19.9% | 18.1% | -6 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 306 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 336 | 10.5% | 10.0% | -30 | -2.2pp |
| Hinduism | 175 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 59 | 1.8% | 2.1% | +116 | +3.0pp |
| Not stated | 174 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 269 | 8.4% | 7.5% | -95 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 127 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 186 | 5.8% | 6.2% | -59 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 98 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 93 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Sikhism | 68 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 19 | 0.6% | 0.6% | +49 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 67 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 62 | 1.9% | 2.3% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 66 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +479 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.