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 Bibaringa, accounting for 62.1% (151 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 123 people and 28 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bibaringa - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bibaringa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bibaringa, with comparison markers for Playford (C).

Bibaringa
Playford (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

151

% of total

62.1%

Change from 2016

+28.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

25

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-10.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Bibaringa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).

Religion for Bibaringa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Religion for Bibaringa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Playford (C)%Count%Playford (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described15162.1%50.4%2834.1%39.7%+123+28.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia2510.3%7.3%89.8%11.6%+17+0.5pp
Western Catholic2510.3%11.7%1720.7%14.9%+8-10.4pp
Not stated218.6%7.0%--9.5%--
Total243100.0%100.0%82100.0%100.0%+1610.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.