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 Torrens Park, accounting for 51.2% (1,362 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 413 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Torrens Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Torrens Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Torrens Park, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,362
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
1,362
51.2%
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
353
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
353
13.3%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
294
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
294
11.0%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
147
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
147
5.5%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
80
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
80
3.0%
-5.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
72
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
72
2.7%
-0.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
51
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
51
1.9%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
50
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
50
1.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
50
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
50
1.9%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
36
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
36
1.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+413
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
-20
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-88
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
-47
-2.0pp
Not stated
-132
-5.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-17
-0.7pp
Lutheran
+5
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.3pp
Baptist
-17
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Torrens Park. 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 | 1,362 | 51.2% | 49.4% | 949 | 36.7% | 39.0% | +413 | +14.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 353 | 13.3% | 13.6% | 373 | 14.4% | 15.3% | -20 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 294 | 11.0% | 8.7% | 382 | 14.8% | 11.1% | -88 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 147 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 194 | 7.5% | 7.3% | -47 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 80 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 212 | 8.2% | 7.1% | -132 | -5.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 72 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 89 | 3.4% | 3.2% | -17 | -0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 51 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 46 | 1.8% | 2.4% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 50 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 56 | 2.2% | 2.8% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 50 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 67 | 2.6% | 2.4% | -17 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 30 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +75 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.