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 Woodcroft (SA), accounting for 53.8% (6,078 people). This share was lower than Onkaparinga (C) (55.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,380 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodcroft (SA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodcroft (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Onkaparinga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodcroft (SA), with comparison markers for Onkaparinga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,078
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
6,078
53.8%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,369
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,369
12.1%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,101
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
1,101
9.7%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
615
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
615
5.4%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
413
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
413
3.7%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
341
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
341
3.0%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
172
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
172
1.5%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
146
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
146
1.3%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
134
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
134
1.2%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
125
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
125
1.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,380
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-285
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-379
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-236
-2.2pp
Not stated
-223
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-44
-0.4pp
Islam
+35
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Baptist
-47
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Woodcroft (SA). 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 | 6,078 | 53.8% | 55.8% | 4,698 | 42.2% | 43.1% | +1,380 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,369 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 1,654 | 14.9% | 13.8% | -285 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,101 | 9.7% | 8.1% | 1,480 | 13.3% | 11.6% | -379 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 615 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 851 | 7.6% | 6.5% | -236 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 413 | 3.7% | 5.6% | 636 | 5.7% | 8.4% | -223 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 341 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 328 | 2.9% | 3.7% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 172 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 216 | 1.9% | 1.9% | -44 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 146 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 111 | 1.0% | 0.4% | +35 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 134 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 119 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 125 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 172 | 1.5% | 1.9% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 11,303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +173 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.