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 Plympton Park, accounting for 45.1% (1,747 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 579 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Plympton Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Plympton Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Plympton Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,747
% of total
45.1%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
1,747
45.1%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
659
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
659
17.0%
-2.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
262
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
262
6.8%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
223
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
223
5.8%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
156
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
156
4.0%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
108
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
108
2.8%
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
104
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
104
2.7%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
103
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
103
2.7%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
89
2.3%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
82
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
82
2.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+579
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
+36
-2.2pp
Hinduism
+147
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-79
-3.5pp
Not stated
-75
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-58
-2.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
-0.3pp
Islam
+13
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+16
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Plympton Park. 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 | 1,747 | 45.1% | 46.7% | 1,168 | 36.1% | 37.1% | +579 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 659 | 17.0% | 15.8% | 623 | 19.2% | 18.1% | +36 | -2.2pp |
| Hinduism | 262 | 6.8% | 3.9% | 115 | 3.6% | 2.1% | +147 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 223 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 302 | 9.3% | 10.0% | -79 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 156 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 231 | 7.1% | 7.5% | -75 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 108 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 166 | 5.1% | 6.2% | -58 | -2.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 104 | 2.7% | 1.8% | 96 | 3.0% | 1.9% | +8 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 103 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 90 | 2.8% | 2.3% | +13 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 89 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 97 | 3.0% | 3.0% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 82 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 66 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +16 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,238 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +639 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.