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 Norwood Payneham St Peters (C), accounting for 42.2% (15,803 people). This share was lower than Greater Adelaide (44.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,407 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Norwood Payneham St Peters (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Norwood Payneham St Peters (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Adelaide and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Norwood Payneham St Peters (C), with comparison markers for Greater Adelaide.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,803
% of total
42.2%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
15,803
42.2%
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,313
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
8,313
22.2%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,628
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,628
7.0%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,701
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,701
4.5%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,315
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,315
3.5%
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,176
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,176
3.1%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,132
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,132
3.0%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
774
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
774
2.1%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
753
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
753
2.0%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
647
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
647
1.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,407
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
-136
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-460
-1.7pp
Not stated
-1,193
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-289
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+44
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+315
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+99
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+120
+0.2pp
Islam
+116
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Norwood Payneham St Peters (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 | 15,803 | 42.2% | 44.6% | 12,396 | 35.1% | 35.6% | +3,407 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,313 | 22.2% | 16.4% | 8,449 | 23.9% | 18.9% | -136 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,628 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 3,088 | 8.7% | 9.8% | -460 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,701 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 2,894 | 8.2% | 8.0% | -1,193 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,315 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 1,604 | 4.5% | 5.8% | -289 | -1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,176 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1,132 | 3.2% | 2.5% | +44 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 1,132 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 817 | 2.3% | 1.7% | +315 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 774 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 675 | 1.9% | 2.8% | +99 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 753 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 633 | 1.8% | 2.2% | +120 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 647 | 1.7% | 2.8% | 531 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +116 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 37,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,154 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.