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 Blakeview, accounting for 53.9% (4,830 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,756 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blakeview - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blakeview in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blakeview, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,830
% of total
53.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
4,830
53.9%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,010
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
1,010
11.3%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
633
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
633
7.1%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
396
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
396
4.4%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
359
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
359
4.0%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
305
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
305
3.4%
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
233
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
233
2.6%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
162
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
162
1.8%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
145
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
145
1.6%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
140
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
140
1.6%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,756
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-106
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-258
-5.2pp
Not stated
-125
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+88
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-72
-1.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+83
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+122
+1.2pp
Baptist
+41
+0.2pp
Islam
+92
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Blakeview. 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 | 4,830 | 53.9% | 50.4% | 3,074 | 42.4% | 39.7% | +1,756 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,010 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 1,116 | 15.4% | 14.9% | -106 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 633 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 891 | 12.3% | 11.6% | -258 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 396 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 521 | 7.2% | 9.5% | -125 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 359 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 271 | 3.7% | 3.3% | +88 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 305 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 377 | 5.2% | 4.8% | -72 | -1.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 233 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 150 | 2.1% | 1.6% | +83 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 162 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 40 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +122 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 145 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 104 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 140 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 48 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +92 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 8,962 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,712 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.