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 Seaford Meadows, accounting for 62.8% (3,193 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,506 people and 23.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seaford Meadows - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seaford Meadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford Meadows, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,193
% of total
62.8%
Change from 2016
+23.5pp
3,193
62.8%
+23.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
630
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
630
12.4%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
276
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
276
5.4%
-5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
220
4.3%
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
158
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
158
3.1%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
131
2.6%
-3.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
65
1.3%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
55
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
55
1.1%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
51
1.0%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
36
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
36
0.7%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,506
+23.5pp
Western Catholic
-205
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-206
-5.8pp
Not stated
-137
-4.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+30
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-141
-3.7pp
Baptist
-1
-0.2pp
Hinduism
+44
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-9
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-23
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Seaford Meadows. 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 | 3,193 | 62.8% | 55.8% | 1,687 | 39.3% | 43.1% | +1,506 | +23.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 630 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 835 | 19.5% | 13.8% | -205 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 276 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 482 | 11.2% | 11.6% | -206 | -5.8pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 357 | 8.3% | 8.4% | -137 | -4.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 158 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 128 | 3.0% | 3.7% | +30 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 272 | 6.3% | 6.5% | -141 | -3.7pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 66 | 1.5% | 1.9% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 55 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 11 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +44 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 51 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 60 | 1.4% | 1.0% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 36 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 59 | 1.4% | 1.9% | -23 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 5,083 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +793 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.