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 Reynella, accounting for 54.5% (1,872 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 457 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Old Reynella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Old Reynella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Old Reynella, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,872
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
1,872
54.5%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
416
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
416
12.1%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
302
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
302
8.8%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
191
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
191
5.6%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
149
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
149
4.3%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
128
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
128
3.7%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
54
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
54
1.6%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
48
1.4%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
36
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
36
1.0%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
32
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
0.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+457
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-87
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-111
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-81
-2.4pp
Not stated
-102
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.5pp
Baptist
-22
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-7
-0.3pp
Islam
+20
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Old Reynella. 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 | 1,872 | 54.5% | 55.8% | 1,415 | 41.8% | 43.1% | +457 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 416 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 503 | 14.9% | 13.8% | -87 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 302 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 413 | 12.2% | 11.6% | -111 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 191 | 5.6% | 4.5% | 272 | 8.0% | 6.5% | -81 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 149 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 251 | 7.4% | 8.4% | -102 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 128 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 142 | 4.2% | 3.7% | -14 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 54 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 76 | 2.2% | 1.9% | -22 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 48 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 44 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 36 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 43 | 1.3% | 1.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 32 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +20 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.