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 Sellicks Beach, accounting for 61.4% (1,656 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 363 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sellicks Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sellicks Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sellicks Beach, with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,656
% of total
61.4%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
1,656
61.4%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
253
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
253
9.4%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
207
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
207
7.7%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
195
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
195
7.2%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
79
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
79
2.9%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
70
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
70
2.6%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
38
1.4%
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
37
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
37
1.4%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
24
0.9%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
23
0.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+363
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
-55
-2.3pp
Not stated
-89
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-84
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-37
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.3pp
Baptist
+8
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-7
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+10
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Sellicks Beach. 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 | 1,656 | 61.4% | 55.8% | 1,293 | 49.2% | 43.1% | +363 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 253 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 308 | 11.7% | 13.8% | -55 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 207 | 7.7% | 5.6% | 296 | 11.3% | 8.4% | -89 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 195 | 7.2% | 8.1% | 279 | 10.6% | 11.6% | -84 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 79 | 2.9% | 4.5% | 116 | 4.4% | 6.5% | -37 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 70 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 61 | 2.3% | 3.7% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 30 | 1.1% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 37 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 31 | 1.2% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 24 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 31 | 1.2% | 1.9% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 23 | 0.9% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,695 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +67 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.