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 Warradale, accounting for 50.3% (2,916 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,910 people and 25.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warradale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warradale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warradale, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,916
% of total
50.3%
Change from 2016
+25.3pp
2,916
50.3%
+25.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
990
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-28.7pp
990
17.1%
-28.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
440
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
440
7.6%
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
330
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
330
5.7%
-11.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
220
3.8%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
161
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
161
2.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
155
2.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
68
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
68
1.2%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
66
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
66
1.1%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
62
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
62
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,910
+25.3pp
Western Catholic
+979
-28.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+437
-4.9pp
Uniting Church
+326
-11.0pp
Data table
Religion for Warradale. 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 | 2,916 | 50.3% | 46.7% | 6 | 25.0% | 37.1% | +2,910 | +25.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 990 | 17.1% | 15.8% | 11 | 45.8% | 18.1% | +979 | -28.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 440 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 3 | 12.5% | 10.0% | +437 | -4.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 330 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 4 | 16.7% | 6.2% | +326 | -11.0pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 3.8% | 4.3% | - | - | 7.5% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 161 | 2.8% | 3.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 2.7% | 2.8% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Islam | 68 | 1.2% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 66 | 1.1% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 62 | 1.1% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Total | 5,792 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,768 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.