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, accounting for 58% (2,612 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 900 people and 15 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hackham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hackham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hackham, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,612
% of total
58.0%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
2,612
58.0%
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
502
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
502
11.1%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
346
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
346
7.7%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
269
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
269
6.0%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
179
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
179
4.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
155
3.4%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
87
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
87
1.9%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
63
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
63
1.4%
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
33
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
33
0.7%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
33
0.7%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+900
+15.0pp
Western Catholic
-94
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-147
-4.7pp
Not stated
-3
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-42
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-41
-1.5pp
Baptist
+6
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-1
-0.2pp
Inadequately described
+3
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-15
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Hackham. 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 | 2,612 | 58.0% | 55.8% | 1,712 | 43.0% | 43.1% | +900 | +15.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 502 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 596 | 15.0% | 13.8% | -94 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 346 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 493 | 12.4% | 11.6% | -147 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 269 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 272 | 6.8% | 8.4% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 179 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 221 | 5.5% | 6.5% | -42 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 196 | 4.9% | 3.7% | -41 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 87 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 81 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 63 | 1.4% | 1.5% | 64 | 1.6% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Inadequately described | 33 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 30 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 33 | 0.7% | 1.0% | 48 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,982 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +521 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.