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 Onkaparinga Hills, accounting for 55.9% (1,456 people). This share was similar to Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 397 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Onkaparinga Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Onkaparinga Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Onkaparinga Hills, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,456
% of total
55.9%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
1,456
55.9%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
322
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
322
12.4%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
242
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
242
9.3%
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
115
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
115
4.4%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
100
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
100
3.8%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
94
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
94
3.6%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
54
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
54
2.1%
0.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
54
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
54
2.1%
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
40
1.5%
+0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
20
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+397
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-25
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-139
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
-61
-2.6pp
Not stated
-46
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-27
-1.2pp
Baptist
+2
0.0pp
Lutheran
-10
-0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Onkaparinga Hills. 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 | 1,456 | 55.9% | 55.8% | 1,059 | 42.2% | 43.1% | +397 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 322 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 347 | 13.8% | 13.8% | -25 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 242 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 381 | 15.2% | 11.6% | -139 | -5.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 115 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 176 | 7.0% | 6.5% | -61 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 100 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 146 | 5.8% | 8.4% | -46 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 94 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 121 | 4.8% | 3.7% | -27 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 54 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 52 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Lutheran | 54 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 64 | 2.6% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 40 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 24 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 20 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 15 | 0.6% | 0.7% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.