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 Angle Vale, accounting for 54.2% (2,188 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,123 people and 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Angle Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Angle Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Angle Vale, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,188
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+17.6pp
2,188
54.2%
+17.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
815
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
815
20.2%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
345
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
345
8.5%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
152
3.8%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
142
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
142
3.5%
-3.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
74
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
74
1.8%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
70
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
70
1.7%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
61
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
61
1.5%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
31
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
0.8%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,123
+17.6pp
Western Catholic
+82
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-4.9pp
Not stated
-50
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-67
-3.7pp
Lutheran
+5
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+22
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-0.4pp
Baptist
+16
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Angle Vale. 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 | 2,188 | 54.2% | 50.4% | 1,065 | 36.6% | 39.7% | +1,123 | +17.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 815 | 20.2% | 11.7% | 733 | 25.2% | 14.9% | +82 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 345 | 8.5% | 7.3% | 391 | 13.4% | 11.6% | -46 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 152 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 202 | 6.9% | 9.5% | -50 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 142 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 209 | 7.2% | 4.8% | -67 | -3.7pp |
| Lutheran | 74 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 69 | 2.4% | 1.6% | +5 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 70 | 1.7% | 0.8% | 48 | 1.7% | 0.9% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 61 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 54 | 1.9% | 3.3% | +7 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 31 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 15 | 0.5% | 1.6% | +16 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 29 | 0.7% | 1.6% | 19 | 0.7% | 1.6% | +10 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,040 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,908 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,132 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.