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 Hill (part), accounting for 58.1% (172 people). This share was higher than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 12.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Sellicks Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Sellicks Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Sellicks Hill (part), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).

Sellicks Hill (part)
Onkaparinga (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

172

% of total

58.1%

Change from 2016

+12.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

40

% of total

13.5%

Change from 2016

-4.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

28

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

-4.8pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

10

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Sellicks Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).

Religion for Sellicks Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Religion for Sellicks Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Onkaparinga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Count%Onkaparinga (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described17258.1%55.8%13445.4%43.1%+38+12.7pp
Western Catholic4013.5%11.2%5217.6%13.8%-12-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia289.5%8.1%268.8%11.6%+2+0.7pp
Not stated144.7%5.6%289.5%8.4%-14-4.8pp
Uniting Church103.4%4.5%155.1%6.5%-5-1.7pp
Total296100.0%100.0%295100.0%100.0%+10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.