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 Huntfield Heights, accounting for 58.3% (2,440 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 416 people, while its share fell by 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Huntfield Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Huntfield Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Huntfield Heights, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,440
% of total
58.3%
Change from 2016
-
2,440
58.3%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
420
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
420
10.0%
-10.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
338
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-
338
8.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
269
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-
269
6.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
133
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-
133
3.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
106
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-57.5pp
106
2.5%
-57.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
75
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
75
1.8%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
63
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
63
1.5%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
55
1.3%
-
Inadequately described
2021 count
41
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
41
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+416
-10.0pp
Uniting Church
+94
-57.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+28
-19.2pp
Data table
Religion for Huntfield Heights. 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 | 2,440 | 58.3% | 55.8% | - | - | 43.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 420 | 10.0% | 11.2% | 4 | 20.0% | 13.8% | +416 | -10.0pp |
| Not stated | 338 | 8.1% | 5.6% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 269 | 6.4% | 8.1% | - | - | 11.6% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 133 | 3.2% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 12 | 60.0% | 6.5% | +94 | -57.5pp |
| Baptist | 75 | 1.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 63 | 1.5% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 55 | 1.3% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Inadequately described | 41 | 1.0% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 4,185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,165 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.