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 Noarlunga Centre, accounting for 44.4% (92 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Noarlunga Centre - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Noarlunga Centre in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noarlunga Centre, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
92
44.4%
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
38
18.4%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
18
8.7%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
11
5.3%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
11
5.3%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
+2
+0.3pp
Not stated
-5
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
+4
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Noarlunga Centre. 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 | 92 | 44.4% | 55.8% | 84 | 42.2% | 43.1% | +8 | +2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 18.4% | 11.2% | 36 | 18.1% | 13.8% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 8.7% | 5.6% | 23 | 11.6% | 8.4% | -5 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 21 | 10.6% | 11.6% | -10 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 7 | 3.5% | 6.5% | +4 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.