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 Maslin Beach, accounting for 65.5% (796 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 215 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maslin Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maslin Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maslin Beach, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
796
% of total
65.5%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
796
65.5%
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
103
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
103
8.5%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
101
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
101
8.3%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
63
5.2%
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
34
2.8%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
24
2.0%
-1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
22
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
22
1.8%
-1.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
1.0%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
1.0%
-0.2pp
Own Spiritual Beliefs
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+215
+14.2pp
Western Catholic
-17
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-33
-3.5pp
Not stated
-50
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
-14
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-12
-1.2pp
Lutheran
-14
-1.4pp
Inadequately described
0
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Maslin Beach. 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 | 796 | 65.5% | 55.8% | 581 | 51.3% | 43.1% | +215 | +14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 103 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 120 | 10.6% | 13.8% | -17 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 101 | 8.3% | 8.1% | 134 | 11.8% | 11.6% | -33 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 113 | 10.0% | 8.4% | -50 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 48 | 4.2% | 6.5% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 36 | 3.2% | 3.7% | -12 | -1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 22 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 36 | 3.2% | 1.9% | -14 | -1.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 12 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 14 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Own Spiritual Beliefs | 11 | 0.9% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +83 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.