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 Old Noarlunga, accounting for 61.6% (936 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 280 people and 15.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Old Noarlunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Old Noarlunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Old Noarlunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
936
% of total
61.6%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
936
61.6%
+15.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
161
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
161
10.6%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
116
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
116
7.6%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
91
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
91
6.0%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
66
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
66
4.3%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
35
2.3%
-1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
15
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
15
1.0%
-0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
15
1.0%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
0.8%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
12
0.8%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+280
+15.7pp
Western Catholic
-41
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-4.2pp
Not stated
-27
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-16
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-1.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-3
-0.3pp
Lutheran
-10
-0.7pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Baptist
-15
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Old Noarlunga. 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 | 936 | 61.6% | 55.8% | 656 | 45.9% | 43.1% | +280 | +15.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 161 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 202 | 14.1% | 13.8% | -41 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 116 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 169 | 11.8% | 11.6% | -53 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 91 | 6.0% | 5.6% | 118 | 8.3% | 8.4% | -27 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 66 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 82 | 5.7% | 6.5% | -16 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 55 | 3.8% | 3.7% | -20 | -1.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 15 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 18 | 1.3% | 0.5% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 25 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 12 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 0.8% | 1.6% | 27 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -15 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 1,519 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +89 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.