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 Reynella (part), accounting for 54.9% (2,659 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 600 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Reynella (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Reynella (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Reynella (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,659
% of total
54.9%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
2,659
54.9%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
584
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
584
12.1%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
315
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
315
6.5%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
238
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
238
4.9%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
191
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
191
3.9%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
185
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
185
3.8%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
111
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
111
2.3%
+0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
84
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
84
1.7%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
58
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
58
1.2%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
57
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
57
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+600
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-115
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-171
-3.7pp
Not stated
-142
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-34
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-88
-1.9pp
Baptist
+28
+0.6pp
Islam
+49
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Reynella (part). 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 | 2,659 | 54.9% | 55.8% | 2,059 | 43.3% | 43.1% | +600 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 584 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 699 | 14.7% | 13.8% | -115 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 315 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 486 | 10.2% | 11.6% | -171 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 238 | 4.9% | 5.6% | 380 | 8.0% | 8.4% | -142 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 191 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 225 | 4.7% | 3.7% | -34 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 185 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 273 | 5.7% | 6.5% | -88 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 111 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 83 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +28 | +0.6pp |
| Islam | 84 | 1.7% | 0.7% | 35 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +49 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 58 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 49 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 57 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 59 | 1.2% | 1.9% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,843 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.