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 1,230 people and 11.7 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
+11.7pp
3,193
62.8%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
630
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
630
12.4%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
276
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
276
5.4%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
220
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
220
4.3%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
158
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
158
3.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
131
2.6%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
65
1.3%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
55
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
55
1.1%
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
1.0%
-0.1pp
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
+1,230
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
+37
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-61
-3.4pp
Not stated
-65
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.1pp
Baptist
+19
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+32
+0.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-16
-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% | 1,963 | 51.1% | 43.1% | +1,230 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 630 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 593 | 15.4% | 13.8% | +37 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 276 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 337 | 8.8% | 11.6% | -61 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 220 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 285 | 7.4% | 8.4% | -65 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 158 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 136 | 3.5% | 3.7% | +22 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 142 | 3.7% | 6.5% | -11 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 46 | 1.2% | 1.9% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 55 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 23 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +32 | +0.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 51 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 41 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +10 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 36 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 52 | 1.4% | 1.9% | -16 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 5,083 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,844 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,239 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.