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 Clarendon (SA), accounting for 58.3% (376 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 372 people and 29.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarendon (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarendon (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarendon (SA), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
376
% of total
58.3%
Change from 2016
+29.7pp
376
58.3%
+29.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-
53
8.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-
50
7.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-
48
7.4%
-
Not stated
2021 count
33
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-16.3pp
33
5.1%
-16.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
23
3.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
19
2.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-48.1pp
12
1.9%
-48.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+372
+29.7pp
Not stated
+30
-16.3pp
Lutheran
+5
-48.1pp
Data table
Religion for Clarendon (SA). 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 | 376 | 58.3% | 55.8% | 4 | 28.6% | 43.1% | +372 | +29.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 8.2% | 8.1% | - | - | 11.6% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 7.8% | 4.5% | - | - | 6.5% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 7.4% | 11.2% | - | - | 13.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 33 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 3 | 21.4% | 8.4% | +30 | -16.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 3.6% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Baptist | 19 | 2.9% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 12 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 7 | 50.0% | 1.9% | +5 | -48.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 1.9% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +631 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.