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 Hackham West, accounting for 55.9% (2,023 people). This share was similar to Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 441 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hackham West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hackham West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hackham West, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,023
% of total
55.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
2,023
55.9%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
389
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
389
10.8%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
341
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
341
9.4%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
243
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
243
6.7%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
128
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
128
3.5%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
114
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
114
3.2%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
46
1.3%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
44
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
44
1.2%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
36
1.0%
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
24
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
24
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+441
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-64
-1.9pp
Not stated
-38
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-120
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-42
-1.2pp
Baptist
-33
-0.9pp
Lutheran
-34
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-10
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hackham West. 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 | 2,023 | 55.9% | 55.8% | 1,582 | 44.4% | 43.1% | +441 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 389 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 453 | 12.7% | 13.8% | -64 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 341 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 379 | 10.6% | 8.4% | -38 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 243 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 363 | 10.2% | 11.6% | -120 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 128 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 141 | 4.0% | 3.7% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 114 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 156 | 4.4% | 6.5% | -42 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 79 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 44 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 78 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -34 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 36 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 27 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 24 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 34 | 1.0% | 0.5% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 3,618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,561 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +57 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.