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 Springfield (SA), accounting for 36.4% (199 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 64 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Springfield (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Springfield (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Springfield (SA), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
199
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
199
36.4%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
116
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
116
21.2%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
66
12.1%
-5.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
44
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
44
8.0%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
27
4.9%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
22
4.0%
-5.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
13
2.4%
-1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
13
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
13
2.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
10
1.8%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
1.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+64
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-5.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+2
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-13
-2.8pp
Not stated
-29
-5.8pp
Buddhism
-6
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.9pp
Lutheran
+4
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Springfield (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 | 199 | 36.4% | 49.4% | 135 | 26.0% | 39.0% | +64 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 116 | 21.2% | 13.6% | 112 | 21.5% | 15.3% | +4 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 12.1% | 8.7% | 93 | 17.9% | 11.1% | -27 | -5.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 44 | 8.0% | 3.0% | 42 | 8.1% | 3.2% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 40 | 7.7% | 7.3% | -13 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 51 | 9.8% | 7.1% | -29 | -5.8pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 2.4% | 1.3% | 19 | 3.7% | 1.3% | -6 | -1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 13 | 2.4% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 14 | 2.7% | 2.8% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 6 | 1.2% | 2.4% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.