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 Tonsley, accounting for 45.8% (332 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 179 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tonsley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tonsley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tonsley, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
332
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
332
45.8%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
87
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
87
12.0%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
64
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
64
8.8%
+1.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
62
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
62
8.6%
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
38
5.2%
-1.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
21
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
21
2.9%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
20
2.8%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
19
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
19
2.6%
-1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
18
2.5%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
16
2.2%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+179
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
+18
-4.3pp
Not stated
+34
+1.6pp
Hinduism
+45
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+10
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
-0.1pp
Islam
0
-1.8pp
Baptist
+6
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
+14
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Tonsley. 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 | 332 | 45.8% | 46.7% | 153 | 36.3% | 37.1% | +179 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 87 | 12.0% | 15.8% | 69 | 16.3% | 18.1% | +18 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 8.8% | 4.3% | 30 | 7.2% | 7.5% | +34 | +1.6pp |
| Hinduism | 62 | 8.6% | 3.9% | 17 | 4.1% | 2.1% | +45 | +4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 27 | 6.4% | 10.0% | +11 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 21 | 2.9% | 1.7% | 11 | 2.7% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 12 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 19 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 19 | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 18 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 12 | 2.7% | 1.9% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2 | 0.4% | 0.9% | +14 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 725 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 421 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +304 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.