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 Coromandel Valley (part), accounting for 59.1% (2,578 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,492 people and 15.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coromandel Valley (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coromandel Valley (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coromandel Valley (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,578
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
+15.2pp
2,578
59.1%
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
381
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
381
8.7%
-10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
379
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
379
8.7%
-5.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
249
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
249
5.7%
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
161
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
161
3.7%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
153
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
153
3.5%
-5.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
127
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
127
2.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
61
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
61
1.4%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
45
1.0%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
33
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
33
0.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,492
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
+344
-10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+352
-5.1pp
Uniting Church
+233
-2.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+157
+1.7pp
Not stated
+136
-5.2pp
Presbyterian
+16
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Coromandel Valley (part). 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 | 2,578 | 59.1% | 55.8% | 86 | 43.9% | 43.1% | +2,492 | +15.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 381 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 37 | 18.9% | 13.8% | +344 | -10.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 379 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 27 | 13.8% | 11.6% | +352 | -5.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 249 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 16 | 8.2% | 6.5% | +233 | -2.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 161 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 4 | 2.0% | 3.7% | +157 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 153 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 17 | 8.7% | 8.4% | +136 | -5.2pp |
| Baptist | 127 | 2.9% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 61 | 1.4% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 45 | 1.0% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 33 | 0.8% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 4,365 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,169 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.