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 Park Holme, accounting for 42.4% (1,354 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,334 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Park Holme - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Park Holme in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Holme, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,354
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
1,354
42.4%
+5.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
481
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-
481
15.1%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
217
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-
217
6.8%
-
Islam
2021 count
181
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
181
5.7%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
165
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
165
5.2%
-9.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-31.0pp
134
4.2%
-31.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
131
4.1%
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
90
2.8%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
72
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
72
2.3%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
62
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
62
1.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,334
+5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+157
-9.6pp
Not stated
+115
-31.0pp
Uniting Church
+127
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Park Holme. 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 | 1,354 | 42.4% | 46.7% | 20 | 37.0% | 37.1% | +1,334 | +5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 481 | 15.1% | 15.8% | - | - | 18.1% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 217 | 6.8% | 3.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Islam | 181 | 5.7% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 165 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 8 | 14.8% | 10.0% | +157 | -9.6pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 19 | 35.2% | 7.5% | +115 | -31.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4 | 7.4% | 6.2% | +127 | -3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.8% | 2.8% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 72 | 2.3% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 62 | 1.9% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Total | 3,191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,137 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.