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 Sturt (SA), accounting for 41.9% (1,164 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,159 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sturt (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sturt (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sturt (SA), with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,164
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
1,164
41.9%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
397
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-
397
14.3%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
198
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-
198
7.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
161
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
161
5.8%
-10.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
150
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
150
5.4%
-
Islam
2021 count
147
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-
147
5.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
109
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
109
3.9%
-12.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
94
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
94
3.4%
-13.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
58
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
58
2.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
51
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
51
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,159
+14.1pp
Not stated
+158
-10.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+106
-12.8pp
Uniting Church
+91
-13.3pp
Lutheran
+20
-21.3pp
Data table
Religion for Sturt (SA). 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 | 1,164 | 41.9% | 46.7% | 5 | 27.8% | 37.1% | +1,159 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 397 | 14.3% | 15.8% | - | - | 18.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 198 | 7.1% | 7.3% | - | - | 10.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 161 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 3 | 16.7% | 7.5% | +158 | -10.9pp |
| Hinduism | 150 | 5.4% | 3.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Islam | 147 | 5.3% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 109 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3 | 16.7% | 3.0% | +106 | -12.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 94 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 3 | 16.7% | 6.2% | +91 | -13.3pp |
| Buddhism | 58 | 2.1% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 51 | 1.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Total | 2,776 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,758 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.