Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Darlington (SA) (part), accounting for 45.2% (577 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 128 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darlington (SA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darlington (SA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darlington (SA) (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+128
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-24
-2.6pp
Not stated
-24
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-1.8pp
Hinduism
-4
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-13
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Darlington (SA) (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 | 577 | 45.2% | 55.8% | 449 | 36.6% | 43.1% | +128 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 209 | 16.4% | 11.2% | 233 | 19.0% | 13.8% | -24 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 78 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 102 | 8.3% | 8.4% | -24 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 57 | 4.5% | 0.7% | 51 | 4.2% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 56 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 57 | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 73 | 5.9% | 11.6% | -21 | -1.8pp |
| Hinduism | 42 | 3.3% | 0.5% | 46 | 3.7% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 44 | 3.6% | 3.7% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 2.8% | 0.7% | 23 | 1.9% | 0.9% | +13 | +0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 23 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 36 | 2.9% | 1.0% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 1,276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.