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 Happy Valley (SA), accounting for 54.1% (6,176 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,144 people, while its share fell by 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Happy Valley (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Happy Valley (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Happy Valley (SA), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,176
% of total
54.1%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
6,176
54.1%
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,290
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
1,290
11.3%
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
901
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
901
7.9%
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
719
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
719
6.3%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
483
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
483
4.2%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
431
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
431
3.8%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
232
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
232
2.0%
-
Baptist
2021 count
198
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
198
1.7%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
134
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
134
1.2%
-
Christadelphians
2021 count
109
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
109
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,144
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
+1,287
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+895
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
+713
-5.7pp
Not stated
+480
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Happy Valley (SA). 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 | 6,176 | 54.1% | 55.8% | 32 | 64.0% | 43.1% | +6,144 | -9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,290 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 3 | 6.0% | 13.8% | +1,287 | +5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 901 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 6 | 12.0% | 11.6% | +895 | -4.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 719 | 6.3% | 4.5% | 6 | 12.0% | 6.5% | +713 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 483 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3 | 6.0% | 8.4% | +480 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 431 | 3.8% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 232 | 2.0% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 198 | 1.7% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 134 | 1.2% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Christadelphians | 109 | 1.0% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 11,408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,358 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.