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 Christie Downs, accounting for 52.8% (2,756 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,047 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Christie Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Christie Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Christie Downs, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,756
% of total
52.8%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
2,756
52.8%
+9.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
671
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
671
12.9%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
542
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
542
10.4%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
379
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
379
7.3%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
156
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
156
3.0%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
121
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
121
2.3%
-6.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
92
1.8%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
73
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
73
1.4%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
43
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
0.8%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
42
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
42
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,047
+9.5pp
Not stated
+585
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
+314
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+199
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+112
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-15
-6.0pp
Baptist
+59
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+28
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+25
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+25
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Christie Downs. 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 | 2,756 | 52.8% | 55.8% | 709 | 43.3% | 43.1% | +2,047 | +9.5pp |
| Not stated | 671 | 12.9% | 5.6% | 86 | 5.2% | 8.4% | +585 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 542 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 228 | 13.9% | 13.8% | +314 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 379 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 180 | 11.0% | 11.6% | +199 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 156 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 44 | 2.7% | 3.7% | +112 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 121 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 136 | 8.3% | 6.5% | -15 | -6.0pp |
| Baptist | 92 | 1.8% | 1.6% | 33 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +59 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 73 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 45 | 2.7% | 1.9% | +28 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 43 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 18 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +25 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 42 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 17 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +25 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 5,216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,577 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.