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 Flagstaff Hill, accounting for 50.7% (5,153 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,127 people and 23.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Flagstaff Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Flagstaff Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Flagstaff Hill, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,153
% of total
50.7%
Change from 2016
+23.6pp
5,153
50.7%
+23.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,418
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
1,418
14.0%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
819
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
819
8.1%
-5.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
623
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
623
6.1%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
323
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
323
3.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
301
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-31.4pp
301
3.0%
-31.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
191
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
191
1.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
187
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
187
1.8%
-1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
142
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
142
1.4%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
141
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
141
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,127
+23.6pp
Western Catholic
+1,408
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+806
-5.4pp
Uniting Church
+616
-1.2pp
Not stated
+268
-31.4pp
Lutheran
+184
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
+54
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Flagstaff Hill. 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 | 5,153 | 50.7% | 55.8% | 26 | 27.1% | 43.1% | +5,127 | +23.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,418 | 14.0% | 11.2% | 10 | 10.4% | 13.8% | +1,408 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 819 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 13 | 13.5% | 11.6% | +806 | -5.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 623 | 6.1% | 4.5% | 7 | 7.3% | 6.5% | +616 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 323 | 3.2% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 301 | 3.0% | 5.6% | 33 | 34.4% | 8.4% | +268 | -31.4pp |
| Baptist | 191 | 1.9% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 187 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3 | 3.1% | 1.9% | +184 | -1.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 142 | 1.4% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 141 | 1.4% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 10,160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,064 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.