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, Buddhism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Buckland Park, accounting for 25% (27 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (1.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 21 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Buckland Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Buckland Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Buckland Park, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Buddhism
2021 count
27
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
27
25.0%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
25
23.1%
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
10
9.3%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Buddhism
-15
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-21
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
-11
-2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Buckland Park. 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 | |
| Buddhism | 27 | 25.0% | 1.8% | 42 | 24.1% | 1.7% | -15 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 23.1% | 11.7% | 46 | 26.4% | 14.9% | -21 | -3.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 9.3% | 50.4% | 21 | 12.1% | 39.7% | -11 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.