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 Sheidow Park, accounting for 50.8% (3,426 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 771 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sheidow Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sheidow Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sheidow Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,426
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
3,426
50.8%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,201
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,201
17.8%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
492
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
492
7.3%
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
276
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
276
4.1%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
202
3.0%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
176
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
176
2.6%
-1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
131
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
131
1.9%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
129
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
129
1.9%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
103
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
103
1.5%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
100
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
100
1.5%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+771
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-70
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-229
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
-111
-1.7pp
Not stated
-199
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-85
-1.3pp
Hinduism
+9
+0.1pp
Baptist
+1
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+29
+0.4pp
Lutheran
-30
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Sheidow 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 | 3,426 | 50.8% | 46.7% | 2,655 | 39.8% | 37.1% | +771 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,201 | 17.8% | 15.8% | 1,271 | 19.0% | 18.1% | -70 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 492 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 721 | 10.8% | 10.0% | -229 | -3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 276 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 387 | 5.8% | 6.2% | -111 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 401 | 6.0% | 7.5% | -199 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 176 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 261 | 3.9% | 3.0% | -85 | -1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 131 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 122 | 1.8% | 2.1% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 129 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 128 | 1.9% | 1.9% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 103 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 74 | 1.1% | 0.8% | +29 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 100 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 130 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -30 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 6,738 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.