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 Mitcham (C), accounting for 49.4% (33,384 people). This share was higher than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8,141 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mitcham (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mitcham (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitcham (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33,384
% of total
49.4%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
33,384
49.4%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
9,173
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
9,173
13.6%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,880
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
5,880
8.7%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
3,638
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
3,638
5.4%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,671
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
2,671
4.0%
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
2,044
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,044
3.0%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,670
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,670
2.5%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,488
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,488
2.2%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
1,329
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,329
2.0%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,039
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,039
1.5%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8,141
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
-750
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,314
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-1,120
-1.9pp
Not stated
-1,930
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-51
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-167
-0.3pp
Baptist
-98
-0.2pp
Lutheran
-247
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+416
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mitcham (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Adelaide.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | % | Greater Adelaide% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 33,384 | 49.4% | 44.6% | 25,243 | 39.0% | 35.6% | +8,141 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 9,173 | 13.6% | 16.4% | 9,923 | 15.3% | 18.9% | -750 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,880 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 7,194 | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1,314 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 3,638 | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4,758 | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1,120 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 2,671 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4,601 | 7.1% | 8.0% | -1,930 | -3.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,044 | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2,095 | 3.2% | 2.5% | -51 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,670 | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1,837 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -167 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 1,488 | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1,586 | 2.4% | 1.7% | -98 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 1,329 | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1,576 | 2.4% | 2.1% | -247 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 1,039 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 623 | 1.0% | 1.7% | +416 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 67,592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64,785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,807 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.