Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 314 people and 5.9 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Holme, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Greek Orthodox
Buddhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+314
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
-37
-3.1pp
Hinduism
+144
+4.2pp
Islam
+39
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-55
-2.5pp
Not stated
-105
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
-0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
0.0pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.6pp
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% | 1,040 | 36.5% | 37.1% | +314 | +5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 481 | 15.1% | 15.8% | 518 | 18.2% | 18.1% | -37 | -3.1pp |
| Hinduism | 217 | 6.8% | 3.9% | 73 | 2.6% | 2.1% | +144 | +4.2pp |
| Islam | 181 | 5.7% | 2.3% | 142 | 5.0% | 2.3% | +39 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 165 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 220 | 7.7% | 10.0% | -55 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 239 | 8.4% | 7.5% | -105 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 140 | 4.9% | 6.2% | -9 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 85 | 3.0% | 3.0% | +5 | -0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 72 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 66 | 2.3% | 1.9% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 62 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 72 | 2.5% | 1.6% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 3,191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,846 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +345 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.