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 Port Noarlunga, accounting for 57.2% (1,849 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 647 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Noarlunga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Noarlunga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Noarlunga, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,849
% of total
57.2%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
1,849
57.2%
+16.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
394
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
394
12.2%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
323
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
323
10.0%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
153
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
153
4.7%
-8.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
107
3.3%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
81
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
81
2.5%
-1.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
49
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
49
1.5%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
45
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
45
1.4%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
31
1.0%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
30
0.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+647
+16.6pp
Western Catholic
-15
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-33
-2.0pp
Not stated
-236
-8.4pp
Uniting Church
-38
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-38
-1.5pp
Lutheran
-12
-0.5pp
Baptist
-7
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Port 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 | 1,849 | 57.2% | 55.8% | 1,202 | 40.6% | 43.1% | +647 | +16.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 394 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 409 | 13.8% | 13.8% | -15 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 323 | 10.0% | 8.1% | 356 | 12.0% | 11.6% | -33 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 153 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 389 | 13.1% | 8.4% | -236 | -8.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 145 | 4.9% | 6.5% | -38 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 81 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 119 | 4.0% | 3.7% | -38 | -1.5pp |
| Lutheran | 49 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 61 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 45 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 52 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 31 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 38 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 26 | 0.9% | 1.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,231 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +269 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.