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 Cherry Gardens, accounting for 56.8% (359 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 78 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cherry Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cherry Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cherry Gardens, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
359
% of total
56.8%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
359
56.8%
+10.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
61
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
61
9.7%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
48
7.6%
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
44
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
44
7.0%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
35
5.5%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
16
2.5%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
16
2.5%
+1.8pp
Christadelphians
2021 count
15
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
15
2.4%
+1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
1.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+78
+10.4pp
Uniting Church
-14
-2.7pp
Not stated
+6
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
-18
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+1.8pp
Christadelphians
+7
+1.1pp
Lutheran
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Cherry Gardens. 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 | 359 | 56.8% | 55.8% | 281 | 46.4% | 43.1% | +78 | +10.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 61 | 9.7% | 4.5% | 75 | 12.4% | 6.5% | -14 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 42 | 6.9% | 8.4% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 62 | 10.2% | 13.8% | -18 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 51 | 8.4% | 11.6% | -16 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 21 | 3.5% | 3.7% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +12 | +1.8pp |
| Christadelphians | 15 | 2.4% | 0.2% | 8 | 1.3% | 0.3% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 12 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.