Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Melrose Park (SA), accounting for 49.3% (1,131 people). This share was similar to Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 240 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Melrose Park (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Melrose Park (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melrose Park (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Hinduism
Buddhism
Baptist
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+240
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-52
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-1.6pp
Not stated
-60
-2.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-8
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-41
-2.0pp
Hinduism
+72
+3.1pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.1pp
Baptist
-37
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Melrose Park (SA). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,131 | 49.3% | 49.4% | 891 | 40.3% | 39.0% | +240 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 298 | 13.0% | 13.6% | 350 | 15.8% | 15.3% | -52 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 121 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 152 | 6.9% | 11.1% | -31 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 117 | 5.1% | 4.0% | 177 | 8.0% | 7.1% | -60 | -2.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 115 | 5.0% | 3.0% | 123 | 5.6% | 3.2% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 147 | 6.6% | 7.3% | -41 | -2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 96 | 4.2% | 1.5% | 24 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +72 | +3.1pp |
| Buddhism | 44 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 40 | 1.8% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 42 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 79 | 3.6% | 2.4% | -37 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 59 | 2.7% | 2.8% | -18 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 2,295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.