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 114 people and 15.6 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
+15.6pp
376
58.3%
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
53
8.2%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
50
7.8%
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
48
7.4%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
33
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
33
5.1%
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
23
3.6%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
19
2.9%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
12
1.9%
+1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
1.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+114
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-21
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
-6
-1.4pp
Not stated
-26
-4.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-1.6pp
Baptist
-1
-0.4pp
Lutheran
+7
+1.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
-0.2pp
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% | 262 | 42.7% | 43.1% | +114 | +15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 77 | 12.6% | 11.6% | -24 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 7.8% | 4.5% | 71 | 11.6% | 6.5% | -21 | -3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 7.4% | 11.2% | 54 | 8.8% | 13.8% | -6 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 33 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 59 | 9.6% | 8.4% | -26 | -4.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 32 | 5.2% | 3.7% | -9 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 2.9% | 1.6% | 20 | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5 | 0.8% | 1.9% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 1.9% | 1.0% | 13 | 2.1% | 1.0% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 613 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.