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 Aldinga Beach, accounting for 61.8% (6,587 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,680 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Aldinga Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Aldinga Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aldinga Beach, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,587
% of total
61.8%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
6,587
61.8%
+15.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
921
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
921
8.6%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
837
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
837
7.9%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
692
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
692
6.5%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
365
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
365
3.4%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
314
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
314
2.9%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
151
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
151
1.4%
-0.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
134
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
134
1.3%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
88
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
88
0.8%
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
84
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
84
0.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,680
+15.3pp
Western Catholic
-317
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-426
-4.1pp
Not stated
-384
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-232
-2.3pp
Baptist
-68
-0.7pp
Lutheran
-45
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Aldinga Beach. 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 | 6,587 | 61.8% | 55.8% | 4,907 | 46.5% | 43.1% | +1,680 | +15.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 921 | 8.6% | 11.2% | 1,238 | 11.7% | 13.8% | -317 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 837 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 1,263 | 12.0% | 11.6% | -426 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 692 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 1,076 | 10.2% | 8.4% | -384 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 365 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 373 | 3.5% | 3.7% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 314 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 546 | 5.2% | 6.5% | -232 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 151 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 219 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -68 | -0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 134 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 179 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -45 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 88 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 86 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 84 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 74 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 10,651 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,550 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.