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 Aberfoyle Park, accounting for 50.8% (5,700 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,257 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aberfoyle Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aberfoyle Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aberfoyle Park, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,700
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
5,700
50.8%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,389
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,389
12.4%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
938
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
938
8.4%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
794
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
794
7.1%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
412
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
412
3.7%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
409
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
409
3.6%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
265
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
265
2.4%
-0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
229
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
229
2.0%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
134
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
134
1.2%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
87
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
87
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,257
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-243
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-217
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-316
-3.0pp
Not stated
-267
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
0.0pp
Baptist
-33
-0.3pp
Lutheran
-18
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Aberfoyle Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | % | Onkaparinga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 5,700 | 50.8% | 55.8% | 4,443 | 40.3% | 43.1% | +1,257 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,389 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 1,632 | 14.8% | 13.8% | -243 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 938 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 1,155 | 10.5% | 11.6% | -217 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 794 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 1,110 | 10.1% | 6.5% | -316 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 412 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 679 | 6.2% | 8.4% | -267 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 409 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 400 | 3.6% | 3.7% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 265 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 298 | 2.7% | 1.9% | -33 | -0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 229 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 247 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 134 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 112 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 87 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 88 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 11,225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,016 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +209 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.