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 Andrews Farm, accounting for 55.7% (4,847 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,436 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Andrews Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Andrews Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Andrews Farm, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,847
% of total
55.7%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
4,847
55.7%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
977
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
977
11.2%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
668
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
668
7.7%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
452
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
452
5.2%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
321
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
321
3.7%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
224
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
224
2.6%
-1.8pp
Islam
2021 count
221
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
221
2.5%
+1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
205
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
205
2.4%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
113
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
113
1.3%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
102
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
102
1.2%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,436
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-289
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-283
-4.1pp
Not stated
-263
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+44
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-127
-1.8pp
Islam
+126
+1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+45
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.2pp
Baptist
+12
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Andrews Farm. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,847 | 55.7% | 50.4% | 3,411 | 42.4% | 39.7% | +1,436 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 977 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 1,266 | 15.7% | 14.9% | -289 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 668 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 951 | 11.8% | 11.6% | -283 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 452 | 5.2% | 7.0% | 715 | 8.9% | 9.5% | -263 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 321 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 277 | 3.4% | 3.3% | +44 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 224 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 351 | 4.4% | 4.8% | -127 | -1.8pp |
| Islam | 221 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 95 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +126 | +1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 205 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 160 | 2.0% | 1.6% | +45 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 113 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 121 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 102 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 90 | 1.1% | 1.6% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,703 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,046 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +657 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.