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 Morphett Vale, accounting for 53.8% (12,920 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,276 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morphett Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morphett Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morphett Vale, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,920
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
12,920
53.8%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,671
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
2,671
11.1%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,861
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,861
7.8%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,592
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,592
6.6%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
915
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
915
3.8%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
758
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
758
3.2%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
406
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
406
1.7%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
310
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
310
1.3%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
298
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
298
1.2%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
238
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
238
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,276
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-548
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-725
-3.4pp
Not stated
-422
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-500
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-171
-0.8pp
Baptist
-43
-0.2pp
Lutheran
-72
-0.4pp
Islam
+123
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-15
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Morphett Vale. 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 | 12,920 | 53.8% | 55.8% | 9,644 | 41.7% | 43.1% | +3,276 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,671 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 3,219 | 13.9% | 13.8% | -548 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,861 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 2,586 | 11.2% | 11.6% | -725 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,592 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2,014 | 8.7% | 8.4% | -422 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 915 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 1,415 | 6.1% | 6.5% | -500 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 758 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 929 | 4.0% | 3.7% | -171 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 406 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 449 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -43 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 310 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 382 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -72 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 298 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 175 | 0.8% | 0.4% | +123 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 238 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 253 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 24,003 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +896 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.