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 Chandlers Hill, accounting for 51.6% (405 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 132 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chandlers Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chandlers Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chandlers Hill, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
405
% of total
51.6%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
405
51.6%
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
107
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
107
13.6%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
56
7.1%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
51
6.5%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
37
4.7%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
35
4.5%
-1.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
28
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
3.6%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
2.0%
+1.2pp
Brethren
2021 count
15
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.9%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
10
1.3%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+132
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
+25
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-39
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-23
-3.7pp
Not stated
-17
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-1.8pp
Lutheran
+2
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+1.2pp
Brethren
-3
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Chandlers Hill. 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 | 405 | 51.6% | 55.8% | 273 | 37.7% | 43.1% | +132 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 107 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 82 | 11.3% | 13.8% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 95 | 13.1% | 11.6% | -39 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 6.5% | 4.5% | 74 | 10.2% | 6.5% | -23 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 54 | 7.4% | 8.4% | -17 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 46 | 6.3% | 3.7% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Lutheran | 28 | 3.6% | 1.5% | 26 | 3.6% | 1.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 6 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Brethren | 15 | 1.9% | 0.1% | 18 | 2.5% | 0.1% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 10 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 725 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.